Assistant Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

About the role

JLL is looking for an Assistant Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor with pre-contract experience, working on-site in Cairo. The role covers cost management and quantity surveying for pre-contract and post-contract consultancy services.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare budget and pre-contract cost estimates, and cost plans at various stages of the project
• Prepare Bills of Quantities in standard formats and pre-tender cost estimates
• Write tender evaluation reports and manage the project's change control for additional works
• Take part in cost reporting and prepare budgets versus actual cost reconciliation reports
• Review measurement tasks using CostX or equivalent software

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience in the real estate sector
• Degree in a related subject such as BSc Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil, Architectural, Electrical or Mechanical engineering, or equivalent
• Experience preferably in construction, fit-out and/or renovation projects
• Experience preferably in the Middle East, though not essential
• Proactive, hardworking and detail-oriented, able to work under pressure

Required skills

• Knowledge of standard methods of measurement (POMI, CSI, NRM1, NRM2, etc.)
• AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Cost estimation and quantity surveying software such as CostX, Plan Swift, Bluebeam or Candy is advantageous

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all requirements. Applications are submitted through the JLL careers site, quoting the job reference.