QS ENGINEER / QUANTITY SURVEYOR

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Ernakulam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kool Home Builders in Kochi, India, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a B.E./B.Tech in Civil and 3+ years of experience in the construction domain. The role demands strong skills in tendering, cost estimation, and quantity take-offs for civil and structural works.

You will prepare BOQs, track costs, coordinate with engineering and site teams, evaluate subcontractor quotes, and assist in contract negotiations to ensure accurate and timely financial control across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil/structural works.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and structural works.
• Analyze tender drawings and specifications to identify cost drivers and risks.
• Develop BOQs, pricing schedules, and cost summaries for tender submissions.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to clarify scope and cost assumptions.
• Support tender reviews, pricing strategy, and final tenders submissions.
• Perform quantity take-offs from drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
• Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, steel, excavation, and finishes.
• Review drawings for discrepancies and document quantity data meticulously.
• Prepare and issue RFIs; evaluate subcontractor quotations for scope compliance.
• Support cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash-flow planning.
• Track variations and change orders; assist with interim payments and final accounts.
• Review documents to identify commercial risks and opportunities; maintain records.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure cost alignment with design intent.
• Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Quantity take-off

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Budget management

Documentation

Coordination

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Kool Home Builders is Looking for a Quantity Surveyor for Kochi location . The key details have been mentioned below.

Position : Quantity Surveyor

Company : Kool Home Builders

Location : Kochi ,Kerala

Qualification : Btech - Civil

Experience : Minimum 3+ yrs experience in construction domain

Salary : Best in the industry

Joining time : ASAP - Less than 20 days

1. Tendering & Cost Estimation

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for civil and structural works related to electrical substation projects.
• Analyze tender drawings, specifications, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
• Develop BOQs, pricing schedules, and cost summaries in line with tender requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to clarify scope, resolve technical queries, and align cost assumptions during the tender stage.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager during tender reviews, pricing strategy development, and final tenders' submissions.

2. Quantity Take-Off & Measurement

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from tender and IFC drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
• Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, excavation, backfilling, and architectural finishes.
• Review drawings for discrepancies, raise technical clarifications, and assess their impact on quantities and cost.
• Ensure quantity data is accurate, traceable, and properly documented.

3. Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination

• Prepare and issue RFIs to subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with procurement and project teams.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of received quotations to ensure full scope compliance.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager during subcontractor clarification meetings and commercial evaluations.

4. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Support project teams in cost monitoring, budget tracking, and cash-flow planning.
• Track approved variations and change orders from a cost-control perspective.
• Support preparation and review of interim payment applications and final accounts.

5. Contractual & Commercial Support

• Review tender and contract documents to identify commercial risks, exclusions, and opportunities.
• Support the Civil Construction Manager in negotiations related to variations, additional works, and commercial settlements.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, variations, correspondence, and approvals.

6. Coordination with Engineering & Site Teams

• Work closely with civil, structural, electrical, and project teams to ensure cost alignment with design intent.
• Provide commercial and cost input during design development, technical revisions, and value engineering exercises.
• Support coordination meetings related to commercial and scope matters.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.
• Maintain organized records of estimates, BOQs, subcontractor quotations, and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project controls, and audit requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Mandatory)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Kochi, India
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works
• Proficiency in both spoken & written and English is required.