Quantity Surveyor: Costing, BOQ & Contracts Expert

AHK Contracting; Manama; On-site; BHD 5,000 - 6,100; Full time

Job summary

AHK Contracting in Manama, Bahrain is seeking a Civil Engineering/QS professional to prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and cost plans from drawings. You will perform quantity take-offs and measurements for civil works, with basic MEP quantities, and analyze pricing and subcontractor bids.

The role requires 3–7 years of QS experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong MS Excel skills, and fluency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in QS or similar role.
• Good knowledge of civil construction and basic MEP quantities.
• Good command of English and Hindi, both spoken and written.
• Advanced MS Excel and familiarity with take-off software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs and cost plans from drawings.
• Perform quantity take-offs and measurements for civil works and MEPs.
• Analyze pricing, labour rates and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist procurement, vendor negotiations, and commercial evaluations.
• Administer main/subcontracts and monitor project costs and reconciliations.
• Conduct site measurements and prepare valuations for payments.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and final accounts.
• Read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to derive quantities.
• Utilise take-off software and MS Excel for reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

English, Hindi proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

Take-off software

Job description

AHK Contracting in Manama, Bahrain is seeking a Civil Engineering/QS professional to prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and cost plans from drawings. You will perform quantity take-offs and measurements for civil works, with basic MEP quantities, and analyze pricing and subcontractor bids.

The role requires 3–7 years of QS experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, strong MS Excel skills, and fluency in English and Hindi.