Vacancy title:
Estates Officer - Quantity Surveyor

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

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Job Purpose

Plan and manage all surveying works for the University.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate Bills of Quantities and specifications;
• Monitor all ongoing projects
• Evaluate project and maintenance costs;
• Endorse the certificates of works before payments are made;
• Assist in establishing the client’s requirement and undertaking feasibility studies;
• Perform risk, value management and cost control;
• Provide advice on procurement strategy;
• Identify, analyze and develop responses to commercial risks;
• Prepare and analyze costs for tenders.

Required Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying or Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Economics;
• Must be a Professional Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Uganda;
• Must be a Registered Quantity Surveyor with a valid practicing license from the Surveyors Registration Board of Uganda (SRB).

Experience

Three (3) years relevant working experience

Skills/Competences

• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in using relevant computer packages;
• Team work and team building;
• High integrity.

Tenure of Appointment

4-year contract

Age Limit

APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY-FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Remuneration

PU6.2

Additional Notes

APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

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All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms) Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and 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 must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.Α.Τ

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