Quantity Surveyor (Road Construction)

Job description

Overview

We are Recruiting!

Our client, a reputable Road Construction Company, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Kasempa District, Zambia.

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Role Purpose
The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for measurement, cost control, and reporting for civil and
road construction works. The role requires strong technical expertise in earthworks quantity
management and cost verification, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Lot-level measurement and verification against survey records
• Subcontractor measurement and certification
• Daily cost capture and monitoring
• Preparation of monthly cost reports to Senior QS
• Earthworks quantity management (cut/fill, borrow, haul)
• Civils measurement and cost control

Qualifications & Experience
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil and road construction
• Essential: Earthworks quantity management (cut/fill, borrow, haul)
• ZIQS registration or eligibility required
• Proficiency in CCS Candy and Microsoft Excel

Statutory & Compliance Requirements
• Professional Registration:
o Mandatory EIZ registration (Engineering Institution of Zambia Act) for engineers,
technologists, and technicians
• Medical & Licences:
o Pre-employment medical fitness required (remote site work)
o Valid manual driver’s licence required for supervisory and engineering roles
• Verification:
o Certified copies of qualifications
o Proof of professional registration
o Minimum of two contactable work references
o Qualification verification is the Consultant’s responsibility prior to shortlisting

Candidate Profile
• Strong technical and analytical skills in civil works measurement
• Ability to work in remote site conditions with resilience and adaptability
• Detail-oriented with excellent reporting and documentation skills
• Collaborative team player with professional integrity

Location
• Remote site, Kasempa District, Northwestern Province, Zambia
• Residential position with accommodation in a site camp
• Rotation/leave cycle to be agreed per grade
Duration
• Fixed-term contract aligned to construction programme (until December 2029)
• Probation period in accordance with the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019