About the Role
Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Quantity Surveyor Assurance Consultant to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will provide high-level commercial leadership, ensuring financial and contractual integrity across major oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, organize, and supervise the Quantity Surveying and Cost Assurance team, allocating personnel across contractor packages and commercial reviews.
- Mentor and provide professional direction to Quantity Surveyor Assurance Associates and other cost personnel.
- Quality-control valuations, quantity assessments, cost reports, variation assessments, claims reviews, and assurance reports.
- Conduct independent claims and contractual cost assurance, assessing contractor financial claims against applicable provisions.
- Monitor committed, certified, and forecast project costs against approved budgets, identifying potential cost overruns and financial exposures.
- Lead the independent review, verification, and reconciliation of contractor final accounts and interim payment certifications.
- Prepare comprehensive Quantity Surveying Assurance Reports and present significant commercial findings to project stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Cost Management, or a related discipline; Master's degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a lead or supervisory capacity on major industrial, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
- Mandatory professional registration or chartered status such as MRICS, FRICS, NIQS, or RQS.
- Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, cost forecasting, variation assessments, and final account close-outs.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading multi-disciplinary commercial teams and engaging in high-stakes negotiations.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership within a top-tier project monitoring firm.
- Exposure to high-profile, landmark infrastructure and oil & gas projects in Nigeria.