Quantity Surveyor -II

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Chennai is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor – Civil to support commercial and cost management for infrastructure and urban development projects.

You will handle quantity estimation, BOQ preparation, tendering, valuation, and change management across the project lifecycle, collaborating with project managers, designers and contractors.

The role requires 5–10 years in QS for civil/infrastructure, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of contracts such as FIDIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in civil engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in quantity surveying / cost management.
• Experience in BOQ, take-offs, rate analysis and cost estimation.
• Experience with contractor billing, variations and claims.
• Ability to read drawings and tender documents; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates for civil works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to identify quantities and scope of work.
• Prepare rate analysis, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Evaluate contractor quotations and support tender evaluation and commercial comparisons.
• Review and certify contractor interim payment applications / RA bills.
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, budgets and commercial trackers.
• Assist in pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying activities.
• Review variations and assess their commercial impact on project cost.
• Support preparation and evaluation of EOT, claims and other contractual submissions.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Support final account preparation and settlement with contractors.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-off

Rate analysis

Cost estimation

Contract knowledge

Reading drawings

Multidisciplinary team

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

QS estimation software

Job description

Position: Quantity Surveyor – Civil Experience: 5–10 Years Location: Chennai Service Line: Buildings & Cities (B&C) Sector: Urban Sub-Sector: Project & Commercial Management (PCM)

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor – Civil to support commercial and cost management activities for infrastructure and urban development projects. The role will involve quantity estimation, cost planning, BOQ preparation, tendering, valuation, and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates for civil works.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to identify quantities and scope of work.
• Prepare rate analysis, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Evaluate contractor quotations and support tender evaluation and commercial comparisons.
• Review and certify contractor interim payment applications / RA bills.
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims and change orders.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, budgets and commercial trackers.
• Assist in pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying activities.
• Review variations and assess their commercial impact on project cost.
• Support preparation and evaluation of EOT, claims and other contractual submissions.
• Coordinate with project managers, design teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial records and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Support final account preparation and settlement with contractors.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management for civil, infrastructure, buildings or urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis and cost estimation.
• Experience in contractor billing, valuation, variations and claims management.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and relevant QS / estimation software.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and consultants.
• Strong analytical, numerical and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with consultancy / PMC / EPC / infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to large-scale urban development, buildings, roads, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract such as FIDIC / GCC / relevant Indian construction contracts will be an advantage.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively.

Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.