Job Description

Iacovou Group, one of the most reputable and established Construction Groups in Cyprus and Abroad, seeks to recruit an experienced and high caliber professional for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading and coordinating quantity surveying and commercial activities for high-rise building projects, from tender preparation and procurement through construction and final accounts, ensuring effective cost control and protection of the company’s contractual interests.

• Prepares and reviews cost plans, estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents for high-rise building projects, in accordance with drawings, specifications and contract requirements.

• Manages the commercial aspects of structural works, façades, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, lifts, internal finishes and external works, coordinating specialist input where required.

• Works with the Project team to align procurement and cash flow forecasts with the construction programme, floor cycles, site logistics and long-lead specialist packages.

• Assesses the cost implications of design development, buildability, temporary works, vertical transport and access requirements, and proposes value engineering options with the Project and Design teams.

• Supports the Procurement team with tender enquiries, bid evaluations, rate comparisons and subcontract negotiations, ensuring clear scopes, exclusions and interfaces between trade packages.

• Monitors project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecast costs to completion; prepares monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial risk updates, recommending corrective action where required.

• Checks quantities and completed works, reviews subcontractor payment applications and prepares payment recommendations in accordance with subcontract terms.

• Prepares and submits interim valuations and payment applications, follows up certification and payment, and reports commercial progress to the Operations Construction Manager and/or Project Manager.

• Identifies, measures and prices variations, maintains supporting records and coordinates contractual notices and claims, including the cost implications of delays and disruption, with the Commercial Manager.

• Prepares and negotiates project and subcontract final accounts within delegated authority, coordinating with the Project team and the Finance and Accounts team.

• Coordinates with clients, consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors to resolve measurement, valuation, scope and commercial issues.

• Complies with the Group’s quality, health, safety, security and environmental (QHSSE) management system and ensures that own activities do not compromise the safety of others or the environment.

Requirements:

• HND / BTEC/ Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction cost management
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with QS software (e.g., CostX, Candy, Bluebeam)
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Analytical and numerical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Computer literacy 
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, AIQS, CIOB, or equivalent) will be as an extra qualification
• Experience with BIM-based measurement
• Planning and organizing skills Communication and interpersonal skills 

Remuneration

A competitive salary and performance-based incentive scheme will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send your cv at recruitment@iacovougroup.com until the 13th December 2027.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Please send your cv at recruitment@iacovougroup.com until the 13th December 2027.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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