
Danstan Wafula
Quantity surveyor
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About
Assistant Quantity Surveyor with practical experience in Bill of Quantities preparation, cost estimation, site measurements, valuations, and construction documentation. Strong exposure to public and private sector projects, supporting senior quantity surveyors in cost control, tender documentation, and site supervision. Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering projects within budget, scope, and regulatory requirements.
Experience
Clerk of Works at Ben's Construction Project (2025-01 – Present)
- Support quantity surveying and site management functions through regular inspections and progress monitoring
- Identify workmanship defects and non-conformities early to reduce rework and additional costs
- Verify executed works against drawings and specifications
- Maintain site records, inspection logs, and instruction registers
- Assist in enforcing safety standards and building regulations on site
Site supervisor at CL solar pipes Kenya (2025-12 – 2026-02)
- Supervise all on-site solar installation activities (panels, inverters, mounting structures, cabling)
- Ensure work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Allocate daily tasks to technicians, electricians, and installers
- Monitor work progress against the project schedule and report delays
- Inspect installed solar panels, mounting systems, wiring, earthing, and inverter connections
- Identify defects and coordinate corrective actions
- Sign off completed work before testing and commissioning
- Interpret solar layout drawings, electrical schematics, and single-line diagrams
Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Nairobi Public Works (2024-04 – 2024-12)
- Prepared Bills of Quantities for public infrastructure projects
- Assisted in cost planning, budgeting, and expenditure tracking
- Carried out site measurements and interim valuations for contractor payments
- Supported tender documentation in line with public procurement requirements
- Liaised with engineers and site supervisors to align scope, cost, and execution
- Ensured compliance with government construction standards and regulations
Storekeeper at Fine Urban Interiors (2020-05 – 2021-10)
- Managed receipt, storage, and issuance of construction materials
- Conducted stock reconciliations to control losses and shortages
- Coordinated material availability with procurement and site teams
- Supported quantity surveyors by tracking material consumption against budgets
Education
Diploma in Quantity Surveying – Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (2022 – 2025)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in KCSE – Bukharire Boys School (2016 – 2019)


