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Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

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We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

About us

Building the systems, cities, and capital that keep Nigeria moving, one bold project at a time.

Our subsidiaries

We operate across 3 dynamic sectors; each with deep impact, each designed for national transformation. 

Quantity Surveying Manager (15+ years)

Overview

About the role

Lead our quantity surveying function and own cost control across the project portfolio.

Location: Nigeria, with project/site assignments.

Employment type: Full Time.
Closing date: 15 November 2026.

Hands-on experience required

  • Active, hands-on QS practitioner who does the work directly, not only supervises it. Purely review or oversight profiles are not considered.
  • Able to personally measure, build and audit a valuation, accrual schedule and cost-to-complete forecast from source documents.
  • Able to rebuild any number your team presents and trace it back to measurements, contracts and certificates.
  • Gets into the detail on site and in the cost reports, not only the summary.

Selection process

Your CV should show the hands-on work you have personally carried out. Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical assessment before interview and explain and defend their calculations in a live discussion. Managers will also be asked to rebuild one figure in front of the panel.

The practical assessment for this role will cover a valuation and accrual scenario.

How to apply

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com, using Application - Quantity Surveying Manager (15+ years) as the subject line.

Specific Skills
  • 15+ years in construction or real estate QS, including senior leadership of QS teams.
  • Proven record of defending accruals and margins to senior leadership and clients.
  • Accruals management and cost management at portfolio level.
  • Contract administration (FIDIC, JCT, NEC or equivalent), claims and variation entitlement.
  • Commercial judgement under pressure: holds a position with evidence.
  • People leadership and coaching.
  • Advanced Excel or cost management software.
  • NIQS/RICS or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be tech-savvy, confident using relevant digital tools and systems, and quick to learn new technology.
  • Must demonstrate initiative, sound commercial judgement and the ability to anticipate issues, identify discrepancies and solve problems proactively.
Responsible For
  • Hands-on delivery of valuations, accruals and final accounts on critical projects, rebuilding and reworking figures personally where needed, alongside leading the team.
  • Lead, mentor and assess the QS team; set standards for measurement, valuation and reporting.
  • Review and sign off BOQs, interim valuations, variations and final accounts, after verifying the underlying numbers yourself.
  • Own accruals and cost management across all projects, with evidence behind every figure.
  • Own monthly accruals and cost-to-complete forecasts across all projects.
  • Defend numbers and accruals in management and client reviews.
  • Track margin by project and flag erosion early, with a recovery plan.
  • Resolve subcontractor claims, extension-of-time and cost claims, and disputes against contract terms.
  • Lead negotiation of final accounts and settlements.
  • Work with Finance on accrual reconciliations, month-end close and audit queries.
  • Work with Procurement so commitments, POs and subcontract values match cost reports.
Job Nature
Full Time
Experience Requirements
15+ years
Job Location
Nigeria
Job Level
Sr. Position

How to Apply

 

Send your CV to recruiter@stillearth.com. Follow the subject-line format and any additional application requirements specified in the vacancy description above.

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