Residential Interiors - Quantity Surveyor

The Unique Story; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of commercial estimation

Transparent and organized work环境

Career growth in design-led firm

Job summary

The Unique Story is seeking a full-time Quantity Surveyor at our Bengaluru base to manage BOQs and ensure accurate cost estimates for residential interiors. You will work closely with designers, project managers and contractors to maintain financial control across the project lifecycle.

You will develop initial budgets, perform cost forecasts, and monitor expenditures while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising design quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field required.
• Experience in residential interiors or fit-out projects is preferred.
• Strong cost planning and budgeting capabilities required.
• Proficiency in reading design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate BOQs from design concepts to execution.
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost estimations for modular woodwork and finishes.
• Conduct site measurements and verify dimensions before procurement and budgeting.
• Track variation orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify and audit vendor and contractor invoices for accuracy.
• Support commercial planning and cost control for turnkey residential projects.

Skills

Cost planning

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-offs

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

On-site collaboration

Excel skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

The Unique Story specializes in creating home interiors that reflect the distinct lifestyles, tastes, and needs of each resident. The company focuses on bespoke and custom design solutions, ensuring every living space tells the story of the people who inhabit it. By tailoring designs to individual preferences and functional requirements, The Unique Story delivers interiors that feel personal and meaningful. Applicants joining the team will contribute to projects where creativity, customization, and client collaboration are central to the work.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Quantity Surveyor role based in Bengaluru. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing and managing Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for residential interior projects, ensuring accurate cost estimates and budget alignment. Daily tasks include tracking project costs, updating cost reports, and working closely with designers, project managers, and contractors to maintain financial control throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves monitoring expenditures, supporting procurement decisions, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising design quality. The Quantity Surveyor will also assist in cost planning during the design phase and provide clear, timely commercial updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong cost planning skills, including experience in developing initial budgets and detailed cost forecasts for interior or construction projects.
• Proficiency in BOQ preparation and quantity take-offs, with the ability to interpret design drawings and specifications accurately.
• Proven cost control and cost management capabilities to monitor expenses, manage variations, and support value engineering.
• Experience in cost reporting, including preparation of regular financial updates, cash flow projections, and final account summaries.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Comfort working on-site in a collaborative environment with designers, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and Excel skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to work with internal teams and external partners.
• Prior experience in residential interiors or fit-out projects in Bengaluru or similar markets is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and error-free BOQs from design conceptualization through execution.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimations for:
• Modular woodwork
• Finishes and interior materials
• Conduct site measurements and verify actual site dimensions before procurement and budgeting.
• Track and manage Variation Orders (VOs) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify, audit, and negotiate vendor and contractor invoices to ensure billing accuracy.
• Support commercial planning and cost control for turnkey residential interior projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./) or Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management.
• Strong knowledge of interior materials, including: Plywood, Laminates, Veneers, Hardware, Stone, Paint.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting AutoCAD drawings, layouts, elevations, and joinery details.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in premium residential interior projects is mandatory.

What We Offer

• Ownership of commercial estimation for luxury turnkey residential projects.
• Transparent and highly organized work environment.
• Opportunity for rapid career growth in a growing design-led organization.