Quantity Surveyor Engineer

Job description / Role

First Kuwaiti Trading & Contracting Co., is looking to hire an experienced Quantity Surveyor Engineer with experience in construction projects in Kuwait.

QS Engineers are responsible for the cost of any building project - from initial estimates, right through to the final acquisition of materials. Surveying jobs and their associated roles are varied - but focussed on providing clients value for money while adhering to the strict regulations which govern every aspect of the construction industry.

The day to day responsibilities of include roles inside the office, on the construction site - or in meetings with clients and other project personnel. While the very nature of construction work ensures no two projects are ever the same, a typical work day might involve:
- Preparation of contracts, including details regarding quantities of required materials
- On-going cost analysis of maintenance and repair work
- Feasibility studies of client requests
- Analyzing completed work and arranging payment to contractors
- Allocating upcoming work to contractors
- Site visits, assessments and projections for future work

Requirements

Ideal candidate will be Bachelor Degree qualified and has 7+ years experience working for large building contractors in the Kuwait or GCC. Preference for candidates who are currently based in Kuwait and holding transferable visa No.18

Key skills:
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Team worker with good interpersonal skills
- IT skills e.g. proficient with Microsoft software
- Maths skills / numerically minded
- Budget and financial management
- Ability to work under pressure

About the Company

First Kuwaiti Trading & Contracting Company (FKTC) was established in 1996. Today, FKTC is one of the major contractors and service provider in the region.

Presently FKTC own two subsidiary companies:

• First Iraqi Construction Company (FICC)
• First Lebanese Construction Company (FLCC)

FKTC currently operates in Iraq & Kuwait and its activities this year have exceeded USD $1,000,000,000. We are comprised of the following departments:

• General Construction Department
• Marine & Deep Foundations Department
• Infrastructure & Roads Department
• Electromechanical Department
• Services Provision Department