- Construction Industry
- Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing construction company delivering high-quality residential, hospitality, and commercial projects in a complex island environment. Operating within a resource-constrained and import-dependent market, the organization is seeking a versatile and highly capable professional to support both commercial and project delivery functions.
Job Description
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager, you will take full ownership of both commercial and operational aspects of projects, from tender stage through to final delivery. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of navigating logistical constraints, managing procurement-particularly imports-and ensuring cost efficiency across all project phases.
- Lead the full commercial lifecycle of projects, including tendering, cost control, and final account settlement
- Develop and manage detailed cost plans aligned with budgets and margin targets
- Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising quality
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Establish robust cost control and reporting systems, including real-time budget tracking
- Identify and mitigate financial and commercial risks to ensure project profitability
- Optimize cash flow through timely invoicing and certification processes
- Develop and manage integrated project programmes, including procurement and sequencing
Project & Site Management
- Oversee project execution to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality and contractual requirements
- Chair project and site meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-through
- Monitor site performance, productivity, and resource utilization
- Resolve technical, logistical, and coordination challenges in real time
Procurement & Supply Chain
- Lead procurement strategies, particularly for imported materials and specialist packages
- Manage supplier selection based on cost, compliance, and reliability
- Oversee the entire procurement cycle: RFQs, negotiations, awards, and delivery tracking
- Mitigate risks related to long lead times and supply chain constraints
Contract Administration
- Administer contracts under FIDIC or equivalent frameworks
- Manage contractual documentation and correspondence
- Identify and substantiate claims, including extensions of time (EOT) and cost claims
- Lead negotiations with clients and consultants on variations and disputes
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Produce monthly financial reports, including cost analysis and cash flow forecasts
- Advise senior management on financial performance, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
- Manage client relationships through proactive communication and reporting
- Coordinate with local authorities for permits, inspections, and compliance
The Successful Applicant
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Professional qualification such as MRICS or MCIOB preferred
- Strong experience in civil engineering and building technology projects
- Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end in challenging environments
- Solid knowledge of construction, contract law, and cost control principles
- Experience working with procurement and supply chain constraints
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on across site and office functions
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact projects in a unique island environment
Broad role combining commercial leadership and project management
Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organization
Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience
Job summary
- Specialisation
- Quantity Surveyor
- Industry
- Industrial / Manufacturing
- Where
- Seychelles
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Consultant name
- Pravina Ramessur
- Consultant phone
- +230 460 55 92
- Job Reference
- JN-052026-7026061