CHIEF SUPERINTENDING QUANTITY SURVEYOR

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

   i.          Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Quantity Surveyor in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;

  ii.          A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or its equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;

iii.          Been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor;

 iv.          Corporate membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);

  v.          Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;

 vi.          Shown administrative ability by being conversant with Government procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

   i.          Coordination, checking and recommending for approval of tender documents, including Bills of Quantities prepared by Quantity Surveyors in the unit to ensure professional standards and accuracy;

  ii.          Counter-checking of site measurements and valuations, variations orders, calculation of fluctuations and preparation of final accounts;

iii.          Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuation on site, site measurements, preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the implementation of projects for various departments;

 iv.          Supervising the Quantity Surveying services in the County;

  v.          Coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works;

 vi.          Research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her