Vacancy title:
Quantity Surveyor

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Construction, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 29 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Makerere University has received funding from the Governments of Uganda and South Korea to implement the Improvement of Makerere University Project. Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the various project staff positions.

Qualifications

a) An honors bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Other requirements

b) Practical experience in quantity surveying practice or related duties in a public or private institution.

c) Experience in the use of ICT project planning tools like Primvera, MS Project, or equivalent.

Experience

At least eight (8) years, 3 of which should be as a registered Surveyor with the Surveyor’s Registration Board (SRB)

Roles and Responsibilities

Role: Manage all quantity surveying work for the project.

Responsibilities

• Review bills of quantities, specifications, and payment certificates.
• Check the progress of the works as presented by the contractor and consultant using the Earned Value Methodology.
• Monitor services performed by the contractors and supervision consultants.
• Undertake regular site visits, participate in monthly site meetings, and provide detailed reporting.
• Check regular disbursement schedules for construction works.
• Verify any claims made by the contractors.
• Carry out appraisals on the work and do value engineering to determine where funds can be utilized for better project delivery.
• Check payment certificates for contractors and consultants.
• Submit timely reports to the Supervisor

Competencies

• Good Communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in using relevant computer packages;
• Teamwork and team building;
• High integrity

Additional Notes

Applicants must be Ugandans.

Applicants for all positions must not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application.

Academic qualifications must be from recognized academic institutions.

Makerere University is an equal opportunities employer.

Remuneration shall be competitive based on the project’s approved funding.

Terms of employment will be on a contract basis of 2 years.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Application Requirements:

Applicants will be required to attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

Submission Instructions:

Applications MUST be submitted electronically. All attachments must not exceed 10MB.

Application Address:

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala

Closing Date:

Closing Time/Date is 5:00 pm on 29th July 2026

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