Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role & responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Planning: Prepare detailed material take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and budget plans based on architectural/engineering drawings and specifications.
• Contract & Tender Management: Prepare tender documents, analyze incoming bids, evaluate contractor/subcontractor quotes, and assist in negotiating terms and contract awards.
• Cost Control & Financial Monitoring: Track project expenses against the budget, identify financial risks, recommend cost-saving solutions (Value Engineering), and manage variation/change orders.
• Billing & Certifications: Measure work completed on-site, verify vendor/subcontractor interim payment applications (R.A. bills), and process progress payments.
• Site & Stakeholder Coordination: Conduct regular site visits to measure ongoing progress, reconcile materials, and liaise with site engineers, project managers, clients, and consultants.
• Final Settlement & Reporting: Prepare monthly commercial reports, cash-flow forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, and finalize project closeout accounts.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
• Experience: 3 to 8 years of proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor, real estate developer, or project management consultancy (PMC).
• Domain Expertise: Strong practical knowledge of BOQ preparation, rate analysis, IS 1200 standards (or SMM7/RICS if international), estimation, and contract types (FIDIC, CPWD, etc.).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Excel (Advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Familiarity with QS software like CostX, PlanSwift, MS Project, or SAP/ERP is a strong advantage.
• Soft Skills: Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills.