Quantity Surveyor

About the role

SAK Architecture, a Kampala-based studio designing residential, commercial and institutional buildings, is hiring its first dedicated Quantity Surveyor. You will own the cost side of projects, from the first feasibility estimate to the final account, reporting to the Principal Architect. The role is full-time and permanent, based in Kampala with regular site visits, and supports residential, education, cultural, commercial and hospitality projects across Uganda and the region.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans and estimates at every design stage, from concept to detailed design
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, specifications input and tender documents
• Run tenders, analyse contractor bids and prepare tender reports and recommendations
• Advise on procurement routes and contract forms, including FIDIC and PPDA documents for public and donor-funded work
• Carry out site measurements, value work done and prepare interim payment certificates
• Assess and value variations, claims and changes, and keep clients informed of their budget impact
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts, and agree final accounts with contractors
• Work with architects on value engineering and material choices, including local materials such as Ugandan stone
• Build and maintain a cost database of local material, labour and plant rates across Kampala, Mukono, Entebbe, Wakiso and beyond

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Building Economics or a related field
• Membership of the Institute of Surveyors of Uganda (ISU), or working towards it; RICS membership is an advantage
• At least 1 year of experience in quantity surveying, including internships or graduate roles, ideally with a consultancy, architectural practice or contractor in East Africa
• Willingness to travel to sites across Uganda and occasionally the wider region

Required skills

• Strong measurement skills and experience preparing Bills of Quantities to recognised standards
• Estimating and take-off software such as CostX, Buildsoft Cubit, PlanSwift or similar
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets, including cost plans, valuations and cash flow forecasts
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, PPDA procurement rules and local construction costs and practices

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Medical insurance, NSSF contributions and paid annual leave
• Support for professional development and ISU/RICS membership
• A growing studio where you help build cost-management processes from the ground up

Applications close on 7 November 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT. Candidates apply through the job portal with a CV, cover letter and a sample of their work such as a cost plan or Bill of Quantities.