Quantity Surveyor/ Estimation (Interior)

Arcedior; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcedior in Ahmedabad seeks a highly analytical Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Lead to oversee project costing and budgeting for interior fit-out projects. You will transform specifications into accurate budgets, ensuring profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 5-12 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, strong skills in cost engineering, and a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields. This role is critical for project margin protection and effective procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering.
• Strong expertise in Interior Fit-Out and Design-Build sectors.
• Ability to create detailed project budgets and cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from various drawings.
• Develop BOQs and project cost plans.
• Conduct vendor cost analysis and benchmarking.
• Monitor budget versus actual costs during project execution.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Commercial Management

Procurement Strategy

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Interior Fit-Out | Design-Build | Procurement & Supply Chain

Reporting To: COO / Chief Business Officer

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Lead to lead project costing, quantity surveying, estimation, budgeting, and commercial analysis for interior fit-out, turnkey design-build, furniture, joinery, MEP, procurement, and supply chain projects.

This role is responsible for transforming drawings, specifications, BOQs, and client requirements into accurate project budgets, tender submissions, and cost plans while ensuring profitability, commercial viability, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate should think beyond BOQs and rates, possessing the mindset of a Cost Engineer, Commercial Analyst, Procurement Strategist, and Value Engineering specialist.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Estimation

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from architectural, interior, joinery, furniture, MEP, and IFC drawings.
• Develop BOQs, material schedules, procurement schedules, and project cost plans.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and tender pricing packages.
• Estimate material, labour, manufacturing, logistics, packaging, installation, overhead, and contingency costs.
• Conduct vendor cost analysis, benchmarking, and rate validation.
• Develop project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare commercial bids, pricing sheets, bid comparisons, and risk assessments.
• Support procurement with quantity validation, package-wise costing, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor budget versus actual costs, material consumption, variations, and change orders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering, material optimization, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Support management with commercial insights, profitability analysis, and risk mitigation recommendations.

Required Expertise

• Furniture & Joinery Manufacturing
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Cost Engineering & Commercial Management

Software Skills

Mandatory

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Preferred

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–12 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimation, Cost Engineering, or Commercial Management.
• Prior experience in Interior Fit-Out, Design-Build, Furniture, Joinery, Construction, Procurement, or Supply Chain sectors is essential.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, or related disciplines.

What We Are Looking For

A commercially astute professional who can dissect every project into its smallest cost components and build accurate, executable, and profitable cost models. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting project margins, eliminating commercial leakages, improving procurement decisions, and ensuring every project is priced and executed with confidence.

If you are passionate about numbers, cost optimization, commercial strategy, and building profitable projects, we’d love to hear from you.