Quantity Surveyor - Civil

Hill International; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in India seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to perform quantity take-offs for civil, structural, and architectural works, and to draft Bills of Quantities with bulk checks. You will prepare cost plans at multiple design stages and assist in tender estimates and post‑contract activities, leveraging CostX and AutoCAD.

Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 4–6 years’ building project experience, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Quantity take-off for Civil, Structure and Architectural works per IS 1200, POMI or similar standards.
• Proficient in CostX and AutoCAD for quantity take-off and BOQ/data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Civil, Structure, and Architectural works.
• Draft or Validate Bills of Quantities with bulk checks.
• Prepare cost plans at Concept, Schematic, and Design Development stages.
• Analyze and adjust unit rates; support tender estimates and cost planning.
• Assist in post-contract activities and payment recommendation reports.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of building components and construction methods.
• Be proficient in CAD, Cost-X, and other quantification/estimation software.
• Show strong MS Excel and Word skills and adaptability to customized software.

Skills

Quantity take-off

BOQ preparation

Tender estimates

Cost planning

Market quotations

Design stages (Concept/Schematic/DD)

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Undertake quantity works for Building projects - Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fitout, Industry / warehouse (depending on project requirement)

Responsibilities

Undertake quantity take-offs for Civil, Structure, Architectural works using IS 1200, POMI or other similar standards.

Use software tools (e.g., Cost X, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off and summarize quantities, transfer data into BOQs or cost plans including carrying out bulk checks.

Draft or Validate Bills of Quantities including carrying out bulk checks.

Prepare cost plans at different design stages including Concept, Schematic, and Design Development.

Analyse and adjust unit rates, price BOQ items, support value engineering exercises, collect market quotations, and assist in tender estimates and cost plan reporting.

Having basic understanding on tendering process and documentation.

Support post-contract activities by understanding key contract terms and post contract work process flow.

Assisting in the preparation of payment recommendation reports.

Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to Civil works.

Should be good in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools) and other quantification / estimation software.

Good skills on MS excel and word and ability to learn and adapt to customized software.

Qualifications

Qualification- Degree in Civil Engineering

Experience- Minimum 4-6 years’ experience with building projects