EPCM Procurement support - Quantity Surveyor / Cost Support Associate

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global, Bengaluru, seeks a seasoned Quantity Surveyor/Cost Controller to support quantities, cost comparisons, and invoice review on global engineering projects. You will maintain cost reports, forecast lists, and change logs, prepare BOQ comparisons and unit price analyses, and clarify data gaps with planners and project controls.

Strong Excel skills and English are essential; German is a plus. Join a dynamic team working across international programs, leveraging CDE tools and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as QS, Cost Assistant, Estimator Support, or Commercial Project Support.
• Understanding of BOQ, unit rates, quantity assumptions, and cost structures.
• Very good Excel skills; initial experience with take-off tools desirable.
• Confident English; German skills helpful.
• Basic understanding of DIN 276/cost groups or international cost codes advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operational QS and cost support services focused on quantities, cost comparisons, and invoice review preparation.
• Prepare BOQ comparisons, quantity reconciliations, and unit price analyses.
• Support invoice review through formal checks of quantities, evidence, and progress status.
• Maintain cost reports, forecast lists, and change cost logs.
• Prepare budget/commitment/actuals overviews.
• Clarify data gaps with planners, project controls, or German buddy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

German helpful

BOQ understanding

Cost estimating basics

Tools

Advanced Excel

Cost tracker

PDF/plan viewer

CDE

CostX

Bluebeam

Power BI

Job description

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational QS and cost support services focused on quantities, cost comparisons, and invoice review preparation
• Prepare BOQ comparisons, quantity reconciliations, and unit price analyses
• Support invoice review through formal checks of quantities, evidence, and progress status
• Maintain cost reports, forecast lists, and change cost logs
• Prepare budget/commitment/actuals overviews
• Clarify data gaps with planners, project controls, or German buddy

Requirements / Competencies

• 2-5 years of experience as QS, Cost Assistant, Estimator Support, or Commercial Project Support
• Understanding of BOQ, unit rates, quantity assumptions, and cost structures
• Very good Excel skills; initial experience with take‑off tools desirable
• Confident English; German skills helpful
• Basic understanding of DIN 276/cost groups or international cost codes advantageous

Tools & Work Equipment

• Advanced Excel
• Cost tracker
• PDF/plan viewer
• CDE
• Optional CostX, Bluebeam, Power BI

KPIs / Performance Evidence

• Quality of quantity and cost reconciliations
• Share of formal invoice checks completed without queriesCurrency of forecast/change log
• Traceability of sources and assumptions

Our Culture

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference‑makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Advanced Excel
• Cost tracker
• PDF/plan viewer
• CDE
• Optional CostX, Bluebeam, Power BI