Projects Costing Engineer At Davis & Shirtliff Group

The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC and Zimbabwe. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the position of Projects Costing Engineer at Nairobi Head office.
The successful candidate will report to theGroup Projects Managerand be charged with the following responsibilities.
Active involvement in tender bids and proposals preparation.
Estimating quantities, costs and time scales for material and labour
Preparing tender and contract documents
Negotiating contracts.
Identifying and weighing up commercial risks
Valuing completed work, managing budgets and overseeing payments
Ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards
Submitting regular budget reports
Following building regulations and health and safety
Accomplish project objectives by coordinating and reviewing project schedules.
Enforcing policies and procedures
Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
Communicating and managing all project stakeholders
Successfully run all allocated projects from inception to commissioning while ensuring customer satisfaction and quality

Qualifications and Experience: –
Upper 2nd class in Engineering discipline, Quantity Surveying discipline or related field.
Quantity Surveying Certification
A minimum of two years' work experience in quantity surveying with a reputable organization.
A proven sales record with good customer service skills.
Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.