Quantity Surveyor (Civil)

About the job

• Core Quantity Surveying Skills:
• Preparation and verification of BOQs and quantity take-offs.
• Preparation and review of contractor/subcontractor bills and measurement sheets.
• Cost estimation, rate analysis, and preparation of cost comparisons.
• Monitoring of project quantities, budgets, variations, and cost impact.
• Preparation and evaluation of variation orders, claims, and extra items.
• Familiarity with interim payment certificates (IPCs) and final accounts.
• Mechanical Background:
• Basic understanding of mechanical works, steel structures, equipment, piping, fabrication, installation, and associated quantities.
• Ability to understand mechanical drawings and extract quantities.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical material specifications and measurement practices.
• Civil Experience – Added Advantage:
• Experience in civil construction works, including foundations, concrete, structural works, excavation, roads, buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Ability to understand civil drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.

Requirement:

• Education: B.E./B.Sc./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience: Preferably 5–7 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation, Measurement, Billing, and Contract Administration.
• EPC/Project Experience: Experience in EPC, construction, transmission line, grid station, industrial, infrastructure, or power-sector projects will be preferred.
• Preferred Candidate: A candidate having Quantity Surveying + Mechanical knowledge, with additional Civil/EPC project experience, should be given preference.
• Commercial/Contract Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of contracts, BOQ items, payment terms, variations, and claims.
• Ability to coordinate with Project, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Software Skills:
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• AutoCAD knowledge for quantity take-off and drawing review will be an advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical, analytical, and cost-control skills with attention to detail.
• Reporting: Ability to prepare project-wise quantity, cost, billing, and variation reports for management.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with site teams, consultants, subcontractors, and management.
• Site Exposure: Willingness to visit project sites and verify physical measurements and quantities where required.