Walk-in || Qs Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Pre-contract (planning and tendering)

• Prepare quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility cost plans, including rate analysis.
• Do value engineering to cut cost without compromising quality or performance.
• Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids, and recommend contractors.
• Advise on contract type (item rate, lump sum, EPC, design-build) and draft contract conditions.

During construction

• Measure completed work on site and verify quantities.
• Prepare, check, and certify interim payment applications and running bills.
• Control costs by tracking actual spend against the budget and forecasting cost to completion.
• Assess variations and change orders, and negotiate their value.
• Evaluate claims for extension of time, delay, and prolongation costs.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier packages, including their agreements and payments.
• Track materials on site, reconciliation, and price escalation or price adjustment clauses.
• Maintain records, measurement books, and cost reports.

Post-contract and closeout

• Prepare and agree the final account.
• Handle retention money, defect liability, and release of bank guarantees.
• Settle disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration support.
• Do final cost reconciliation and lessons-learned reporting.

Skills and tools

• Knowledge of contract law and standard forms (FIDIC, CPWD, NHAI/MoRTH conditions, EPC agreements).
• Familiarity with measurement standards (IS 1200, CESMM, NRM) and Schedule of Rates.
• Software such as Excel, Primavera or MS Project, CostX, and ERP systems like SAP.

Preferred candidate profile

Immediate Male Joiners