Construction Surveyor Manager

Transinvest Construction Ltd is looking for an experienced Construction Surveyor Manager to lead the financial, contractual, and commercial management of road, civil engineering, and building projects, ensuring cost control, contractual compliance, and overall project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of roadworks, civil engineering, and building construction.

• Monitor execution programmes and track monthly project progress (proficient use of Microsoft Project).

• Ensure accuracy and relevance of turnover figures and final accounts reported by the CS team (revenue, expenses, provisions, stock, variations, price revisions, etc.).

• Supervise subcontractor evaluation, certification, and invoicing (direct and nominated subcontractors).

• Follow up on cash collection and payment status.

• Perform project budget control, analyse and justify variances or deviations, and implement corrective and optimisation actions with the CTX.

• Participate in counter-studies and project financial forecasting through to final outcome.

• Apply contractual knowledge, including FIDIC and PPO Conditions of Contract.

• Manage contractual claims and disputes and support the Contract Management team.

• Identify and monitor project risks and opportunities with CTX teams.

• Oversee insurance policies and bank guarantees (implementation, renewal, follow-up).

• Validate purchasing specifications for the Procurement Department.

• Support CTX in the management of joint ventures.

• Prepare monthly reports for Heads of Centres.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

• High level of autonomy and initiative.

• Effective time and priority management.

• Reactivity, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset.

• Open-mindedness, active listening, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent verbal communication and reporting skills.

• Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing abilities.

• Commercial awareness and performance orientation.

• Leadership capability with proven ability to develop and manage teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in construction surveying.

• RICS accreditation and/or registration with the Council of Quantity Surveyors in Mauritius would be a strong advantage.

• Proven experience in cost control, contract administration, and project financial management within construction environments.