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.
Every candidate passes five screening stages before you see a single profile. Most don't make it past stage two.
CV and qualification check against role-specific requirements
produce a bill of quantities from a sample architectural drawing set
Communication quality, UK cultural context, professional presentation
Direct employer verification of tenure, role, and performance
Right-to-work, DPA training, biometric access, clean desk sign-off
98% of applicants are rejected before placement.
You only meet candidates who've cleared every gate.
Full cost breakdown: UK vs Treba
| Cost Component | UK In-House | Treba (Kenya) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | £35,000 | Included |
| Employer NI (13.8%) | £4,830 | Included |
| Office & Equipment | ~£5,000 | Included |
| Recruitment Fee | ~£4,000 | £0 |
| TOTAL | £48,828 | £12,000 |
| Annual Saving | £36,828 (75%) | |
The BIM models came back faster than our London freelancers. At a third of the cost.
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