Hire Remote QS Assistant in Kenya.
University-educated, English-speaking QS Assistants integrated into your UK team. Available in 7 days.
measurement and quantification from drawings, cost plan input, subcontractor payment applications, and variation tracking
Includes office, equipment & compliance
Why hire a QS Assistant now
You're quoting on tenders but BOQs are delayed because your QS team is stretched
You need accurate material take-offs and cost estimates produced within 48 hours
You want to bid on more projects without recruiting another UK QS at £35,000+
Day One Ready Skills
Hard skills assessed via practical tasks. Software proficiency confirmed against your stack.
Why Hire From Kenya?
Technical Training
Kenya's universities produce BSc and BEng graduates with strong technical foundations. Our engineers are trained on the same tools and standards used in UK firms.
English First Language
English is the official language of business and instruction in Kenya. Your hire communicates fluently with your internal team and clients.
GMT+3 Timezone
Kenya is GMT+3 — strong overlap with UK working hours from day one.
Meet Your Next Hire
“"Accurate take-offs are the foundation of every tender. I measure once and get it right."”
Eric W.
QS Assistant
Education
BSc Quantity Surveying, JKUAT
Certification
IQSK Graduate Member
Experience
3 years at a Nairobi quantity surveying consultancy
How we vet
Watch a candidate get built.
Every candidate earns their place line-by-line. Here's what assembles over the five stages before they reach your inbox.
Jane M.
Senior Accountant · Nairobi
- Application screening
- ACCA / CPA(K)
University of Nairobi · verified
- Stage 01
Application screening
CV and qualification check against role-specific requirements.
+ ACCA / CPA(K) - Stage 02
Technical assessment
produce a bill of quantities from a sample architectural drawing set
+ Technical score · 94 / 100 - Stage 03
Video interview
Communication, UK cultural context, professional presentation.
+ English · C1+ - Stage 04
Reference checks
Direct employer verification of tenure, role, and performance.
+ Reference · Barclays Kenya - Stage 05
Compliance
Right-to-work, DPA training, biometric access, clean-desk sign-off.
+ DPA 2019 · DCI · RTW
98% of applicants are rejected before placement.
You only meet candidates who've cleared every gate.
Economics
UK loaded cost vs Treba.
Fully loaded comparison — Treba cost includes salary, Nairobi office, equipment, IT infrastructure, and full compliance. No hidden fees.
Remote from Nairobi
QS Assistant
Pre-vetted · Interview in 48hrs · Start in 7 days
UK Cost
£48,828
Treba Cost
£12,000/yr
You Save
£36,828/yr
FAQ
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