Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer

LEAMS Education; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kool Home Builders in Kochi, Kerala is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage tendering, cost estimation, and measurement for civil and structural works. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and a civil engineering degree.

You will coordinate with multiple engineering teams, prepare BOQs, and support commercial decisions. The position is full-time, based in Kochi, with proficiency in English and a strong grounding in cost control, documentation, and reporting essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, and estimation for civil and structural works.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) required.
• Experience with cost control and budget management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tendering, cost estimation, and BOQ development.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for civil and structural works.
• Analyze drawings to identify cost drivers, risks, and assumptions.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to clarify scope and align cost assumptions.
• Support tender reviews, pricing strategy, and final submissions.
• Perform quantity take-offs from tender/IFC drawings using AutoCAD and manual methods.
• Prepare measurement sheets for concrete, reinforcement, steel, excavation, and finishes.
• Review drawings for discrepancies and assess impact on quantities and cost.
• Prepare cost reports, tender comparison statements, and commercial summaries.

Skills

Tendering & Cost Estimation

Quantity Take-Off & Measurement

Subcontractor Coordination

Cost Control & Budget Management

Contractual & Commercial Support

Coordination with Engineering & Site

Documentation & Reporting

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.