Quantity Surveyor (QS Engineer)

Tecvesten; Chennai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecvesten is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage project costing, BOQ preparation, and cost control at our Chennai site. The role requires hands-on experience in quantity surveying, rate analysis, and contractor billing.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD. Accommodation is provided; food arrangements are the candidate's responsibility.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3–5 years of quantity surveying experience in construction.
• Strong BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and rate analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/structural drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of estimation or billing software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on drawings and project specifications.
• Perform quantity take-offs and material quantity estimations for construction activities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and rate analysis for construction materials and labour.
• Verify contractor and subcontractor bills, RA bills, and final bills.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenses remain within the approved budget.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, architects, and contractors.
• Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies in quantities or specifications.
• Track material consumption, wastage, and variations in quantities.
• Prepare measurement sheets, reconciliation statements, and cost reports.
• Assist in variation claims, extra-item calculations, and final account settlements.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-offs

Rate analysis

Budgeting

Billing

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Tecvesten is a technology consulting company that helps organizations solve complex business challenges through practical strategy and execution. We deliver tailored technology solutions, enterprise application support, and process improvement services that help clients modernise operations, improve efficiency, and scale globally.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor (QS Engineer) to manage project costing, quantity estimation, billing, and cost control activities at our construction site on ECR, Chennai. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in quantity surveying, BOQ preparation, rate analysis, and contractor billing.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on drawings and project specifications.

Perform quantity take-offs and material quantity estimations for construction activities.

Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and rate analysis for construction materials and labour.

Verify contractor and subcontractor bills, running account (RA) bills, and final bills.

Monitor project costs and ensure expenses remain within the approved budget.

Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, architects, and contractors.

Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies in quantities or specifications.

Track material consumption, wastage, and variations in quantities.

Prepare measurement sheets, reconciliation statements, and cost reports.

Assist in variation claims, extra-item calculations, and final account settlements.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

3–5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, billing, and rate analysis.

Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings.

Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD; experience with estimation or billing software is an advantage.

Good analytical, numerical, documentation, and coordination skills.

Accommodation: Provided by the company.

Food: Candidates must arrange their own food.