Quantity Surveying Engineer - UNRWA
- Posting Title: Quantity Surveying Engineer - (Re-opened), 12
- Job Code Title: Quantity Surveying Engineer
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: HQ Gaza
- Posting Period: 09 April 2022 - 20 July 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Engineering-UNRWA-178452-R- (R)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Responsibilities
- Checks and analyses the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings to extract measurements and converts them into quantities; produces the total and description for each item; verifies and discusses with the Designers unclear items, discrepancies or irregularities to ensure accuracy and consistency;
- Prepares cost estimates and cost analysis for valuation purposes (variation orders, claims, disputes, etc); carries out cost comparison for different types of construction systems and advises on feasibility and cost effectiveness;
- Maintains cost information and database for the works under his/her responsibility; updates database for cost estimates to be used for construction and maintenance items price analysis;
- Assists supervisor in carrying out random technical quality and cost verification of final accounts and Agency-supplied materials for construction and maintenance projects;
- Participates in verification of interim and final project accounts when required;
- Assists supervisor in documenting and maintaining records of taking-off sheets, standard forms for construction and maintenance works, specifications and other relevant form.
Qualifications/special skills
- A university degree from an accredited education institution in quantity surveying, civil engineering or a related discipline.
- At least two years of relevant experience in quantity surveying duties in construction and maintenance work (Required)
- Excellent knowledge and experience to utilizing specialized Quantity surveying software (billing, estimating, cost control and cash flow) is (Required)
- Knowledge of the latest development of new materials, construction methods and low cost construction (Desirable).
- Knowledge of market prices related to his/her line of work (Desirable).
- A university degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering or a related discipline (Required).
- Are you currently residing in Gaza. Please specify your current location (Required).
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic
Special Notice
- Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
- Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
This job opening is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Gaza, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Gaza, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
- NOTE: Candidates who applied to (JO#178452) need not to re-apply.