Quantity Surveyor

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Ernakulam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kool Home Builders in Kochi, Kerala is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with a civil engineering background and at least 3 years of experience in tendering, estimation, and quantity surveying for civil/structural works. The role requires coordination with procurement, engineering, and site teams to ensure cost alignment and successful tender submissions.

The candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and fluent in English, with a willingness to join immediately.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil/structural works and tenders.
• Perform quantity take-offs from drawings and prepare measurement sheets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for quotations and clarifications.
• Support cost control, budget tracking, and interim/final accounts.
• Review tender/contract documents for commercial risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with engineering and site teams to ensure cost alignment with design.
• Prepare cost reports, BOQs, and commercial summaries.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Quantity take-off

Subcontractor coordination

Cost control

Contractual & commercial

Coordination with engineering

Documentation & reporting

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil

Tools

AutoCAD

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.