Quantity Surveyor

Kent Constructions Pvt Ltd; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Constructions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Kerala to lead budgeting, estimation, and cost control across residential, commercial, and building projects.

The ideal candidate will review drawings and tender docs, prepare BOQs, monitor expenses, and verify contractor and supplier bills. Strong Excel and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, estimation, BOQ preparation, and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Good knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD.
• Analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs for residential, commercial, and building projects.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and material requirements.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to calculate quantities accurately.
• Prepare rate analysis and cost comparisons for materials and labour.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure costs are within approved budgets.
• Verify contractor bills, subcontractor bills, and material invoices.
• Prepare and review client bills, RA bills, and final bills.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, and execution teams.
• Independently manage all Quantity Surveying activities and deliver assignments within stipulated timelines.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimation

BOQ prep

Qty take-offs

Cost control

Cost analysis

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and self-driven Quantity Surveyor with strong knowledge of budgeting, quantity estimation, and cost management for construction projects. The candidate should be capable of independently handling all quantity surveying activities, from estimation and budgeting to cost monitoring and bill verification, with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs for residential, commercial, and building projects.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and material requirements.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to calculate quantities accurately.
• Prepare rate analysis and cost comparisons for materials and labour.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure costs are within approved budgets.
• Verify contractor bills, subcontractor bills, and material invoices.
• Prepare and review client bills, RA bills, and final bills.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, and execution teams.
• Independently manage all Quantity Surveying activities and deliver assignments within stipulated timelines.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, estimation, BOQ preparation, and quantity take-offs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Good knowledge of Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Immediate joiners preferred.