Posted October 20, 2026 Listing expires October 26, 2026
WE ARE HIRING: PROJECTS QUANTITY SURVEYOR
| Job Title: | Projects Quantity Surveyor / Site Agent |
| Company: | Afribuild Construction |
| Location: | Area 18/5/1143B, Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Reporting To: | Company Managing Partners |
| Employment Type: | Full-time, Fixed-term Contract |
Role Overview
Afribuild Construction is seeking a qualified and motivated Projects Quantity Surveyor / Site Agent to join our team in Lilongwe, Malawi. This dual-faceted role combines comprehensive cost management and surveying responsibilities with on-site supervisory duties to ensure the successful, on-time, and within-budget execution of our Construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Quantity Surveying Assistance
- Preparing detailed material estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities (BOQs), and comprehensive tender documents.
- Monitor active project budgets, track daily/weekly expenditures, and assist in managing variations to safeguard target financial outcomes.
- Measure, value, and record physical construction progress on-site regularly to support interim valuations and final account processing.
- Review and evaluate subcontractor quotes, claims, and invoices for accuracy and contractual alignment prior to management approval.
- Site Management & Operations
- Manage day-to-day on-site operations to ensure field activities advance safely, efficiently, and strictly within the approved master timeline.
- Supervise site artisans, laborers, and external subcontractors, monitoring work quality and absolute adherence to engineering and architectural specifications.
- Coordinate the prompt procurement delivery, secure on-site storage, and optimized allocation of construction materials and heavy machinery.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive daily site logs, progress journals, incident diaries, and health & safety compliance records.
- Serve as the core practical liaison link combining site-level labor teams, subcontractors, and senior corporate management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: BSc Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Experience: Prior operational experience working directly on active construction sites or assisting within an established quantity surveying firm is highly preferred.
- Technical Mastery: Solid, demonstrable understanding of civil engineering/construction processes, strict cost-control workflows, accurate building measurements, and robust material estimating methods.
- Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities and polished verbal/written communication skills to manage varied site teams and subcontractor forces successfully.
- Software Capabilities: Analytical, detail-oriented frame of mind paired with high functional proficiency across Microsoft Excel and industry-standard measurement or drafting packages.
Instructions for Application
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit their application via email:
Contact Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: Application for Projects Quantity Surveyor – [Your Full Name]
Please ensure your application includes a comprehensive Cover Letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of your academic qualifications.
APPLICATION TIMELINE : 26 OCTOBER 2026
Email your application to [email protected]
