Project Engineer - Qunatity Surveyor

Cushman & Wakefield; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Engineer – Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team in India. You will perform quantity take-offs, prepare BOQs, and assist in cost estimation, budgeting, and tendering to support project delivery.

The role requires strong knowledge of drawings, exposure to Excel, AutoCAD, and QS software, plus familiarity with FIDIC contracts. You will coordinate with site teams to monitor costs and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• BOQ preparation and rate analysis knowledge.
• Understanding of construction drawings.
• Proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, and QS software.
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or similar).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings (BOQ preparation).
• Measure quantities of earthwork, concrete, steel, masonry, finishing works, etc.
• Verify quantities with tender drawings and IFC drawings.
• Maintain measurement sheets and records.
• Prepare cost estimates and project budgets.
• Analyze material, labour, and equipment costs.
• Assist in tender preparation and bid evaluation.
• Compare estimated cost with actual project cost.
• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Review contractor quotations.
• Assist in tender documentation and contract preparation.
• Prepare and verify RA bills (Running Account Bills).
• Check contractor and subcontractor bills.
• Prepare client billing and payment certificates.
• Track project cash flow.
• Study contract agreements and technical specifications.
• Handle variations, extra items, and change orders.
• Maintain records for claims and disputes.
• Monitor project expenditure vs budget.
• Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with site engineers, planning team, procurement team, and contractors.
• Ensure quantities match site execution and drawings.
• Maintain BOQ records, quantity sheets, rate analysis, and cost reports.
• Prepare monthly progress and cost reports.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Construction drawings understanding

Analytical & negotiation skills

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

QS software

Job description

Job Title

Project Engineer - Qunatity Surveyor

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Civil Engineer working in Quantity Surveying (QS) is mainly responsible for cost estimation, quantity measurement, contract management, and cost control of construction projects. Below is a typical Job Description (JD) used in construction or infrastructure companies.

1. Quantity Take-Off & Measurement

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings (BOQ preparation).
• Measure quantities of earthwork, concrete, steel, masonry, finishing works, etc.
• Verify quantities with tender drawings and IFC drawings.
• Maintain measurement sheets and records.

2. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare cost estimates and project budgets.
• Analyze material, labour, and equipment costs.
• Assist in tender preparation and bid evaluation.
• Compare estimated cost with actual project cost.

3. BOQ & Tendering

• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Review contractor quotations.
• Assist in tender documentation and contract preparation.

4. Billing & Payment Certification

• Prepare and verify RA bills (Running Account Bills).
• Check contractor and subcontractor bills.
• Prepare client billing and payment certificates.
• Track project cash flow.

5. Contract Administration

• Study contract agreements and technical specifications.
• Handle variations, extra items, and change orders.
• Maintain records for claims and disputes.

6. Cost Control & Monitoring

• Monitor project expenditure vs budget.
• Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Prepare cost reports and forecasts.

7. Coordination

• Coordinate with site engineers, planning team, procurement team, and contractors.
• Ensure quantities match site execution and drawings.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain BOQ records, quantity sheets, rate analysis, and cost reports.
• Prepare monthly progress and cost reports.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of BOQ preparation and rate analysis
• Understanding of construction drawings
• Proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD, and QS software
• Knowledge of contracts (FIDIC or similar)
• Good analytical and negotiation skills

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”