Job Overview
Employer: Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI)
Advert reference: Ajira #13302
Role: QUANTITY SURVEYOR II
Open posts: 1 position
Published: 22 March 2026
Deadline: 04 April 2026
Salary scale: WHIS 4
Duties and Responsibilities
- To help Senior Quantity Surveyors to collect data for carrying out feasibility study;
- To prepare preliminary cost estimates (taking off), prepare the schedule of works and draft bills of quantities for building projects;
- To understand and apply current legislation (Policies, Acts, Regulations, Codes, Manuals, etc.) regarding the built environment in building project design work;
- To undertake work valuations at different stages throughout the implementation of design works (at site) to its completion stage;
- To compile and review bills of quantities and cost estimates from other disciplines and produce a complete draft bidding document;
- To prepare draft project work programs/ schedules and budgets;
- To carry out physical site data collection in technical audits tasks/ assignments related to building projects;
- To participate with the guidance of Senior Quantity Surveyors in carrying out Conditional surveys for existing structures and preparing financial reports;
- To search and collect building cost control data and submit to Senior Quantity Surveyors before they are used in the preparation of bill of quantities;
- To participate in the review process of drawings, reports and documents for cost control to ensure that standards and specifications are adhered to;
- To prepare building projects’ financial and project appraisal reports;
- To undertake project and contract management tasks; and
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Superiors from time to time.
Qualifications
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Building Survey, Construction Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. The candidate must be registered by AQRB or a graduate Quantity Surveyor.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official Ajira Portal. Use the advert reference above if the portal opens at the vacancies list.