Quantity Surveyor

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing project costs, quantity take-off, budgeting, cost estimation, procurement support, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered within the approved budget and meet the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Quantity Take-Off & Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs (BOQ) based on architectural, interior, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Prepare project cost estimates and budgets.
• Calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify scope, quantity, and cost implications.
• Ensure all quantities and cost calculations are accurate and properly documented.

2. Budget & Cost Control

• Establish and monitor project budgets.
• Track actual project costs against approved budgets.
• Monitor project cost movements and identify potential cost overruns.
• Prepare cost reports and provide regular updates to Project Managers and management.
• Recommend cost-saving or value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality.

3. Tender & Procurement Support

• Prepare BOQ and pricing documents for tender purposes.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Compare quotations and prepare commercial comparison sheets.
• Support the Procurement and Project teams in negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with the approved project budget.

4. Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations, scope, and pricing.
• Verify quantities and prices before purchase orders or subcontract agreements are issued.
• Evaluate variations, additional works, and claims submitted by subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor payment claims and verify completed works.

5. Variation & Change Order Management

• Identify and evaluate variations arising from design changes, client requests, site conditions, or other factors.
• Prepare variation orders and cost impact analysis.
• Maintain proper documentation and approval records for all variations.
• Ensure changes are reflected in the project cost forecast.

6. Progress & Payment Certification

• Verify project progress and quantities completed on site.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices/payment applications.
• Prepare or support progress payment certifications.
• Ensure payments are supported by accurate measurements and approved documentation.

7. Project Financial Reporting

• Maintain project cost databases and cost tracking systems.
• Prepare cost-to-complete and project financial forecasts.
• Monitor committed costs, actual costs, and remaining budgets.
• Provide management with reports on project financial performance.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Architects, Designers, Procurement, Finance, Site Teams, and subcontractors.
• Communicate cost implications of design or scope changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings when required to provide commercial and cost-related input.

9. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate BOQs, estimates, quotations, contracts, variation records, payment documents, and cost reports.
• Ensure all commercial documentation follows company procedures and approval workflows.
• Maintain confidentiality of project pricing, supplier rates, and company commercial information.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in interior, construction, design & build, hospitality, residential, or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and project costing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quantity/cost estimation tools.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, interior, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills