Senior Quantity Surveyor - civil

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil to be deployed full-time at the project site in Mumbai. You will handle quantity surveying, cost management, contractor billing and variations for civil works.

The role requires 8–12 years of site-based QS experience, strong BOQ/estimation skills and proficiency in MS Excel and related estimating tools. You will coordinate with PMs, clients and design teams to manage commercial risks and settlements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Strong civil construction knowledge and site-based QS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Quantity Surveying and commercial activities for civil works at the project site.
• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs, estimates and cost plans.
• Review drawings, specs and scope to identify quantity and cost implications.
• Verify contractor measurements, RA bills and interim payment applications.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Evaluate variations, change orders and additional works.
• Review quotations and perform rate analysis and cost evaluations.
• Support negotiation of contractor claims and final accounts.
• Maintain project cost reports and commercial trackers.
• Assist in tendering, procurement and evaluation of civil work packages.
• Coordinate with PM, Client, Consultants and Contractors on commercial matters.
• Ensure proper documentation for measurements, payments, variations and claims.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Cost Management

BOQ Preparation

Rate Analysis

Contract Administration

Team Coordination

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating Tools

Job description

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil to be deployed full-time at the project site. The candidate will be responsible for quantity surveying, cost management, commercial administration, contractor billing, variations, claims and cost control for civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Quantity Surveying and commercial activities for civil works at the project site.
• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take-offs, estimates and cost plans based on drawings and specifications.
• Review project drawings, specifications and scope to identify quantity and cost implications.
• Verify contractor measurements, RA bills and interim payment applications.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
• Evaluate and manage variations, change orders and additional works.
• Review contractor quotations and undertake rate analysis and commercial evaluation.
• Support preparation, evaluation and negotiation of contractor claims.
• Maintain project-level cost reports, quantity records and commercial trackers.
• Assist in tendering, procurement and evaluation of civil work packages.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Client, Consultants, Contractors and Design Teams on commercial matters.
• Ensure proper documentation and records for measurements, payments, variations and claims.
• Support final account preparation and settlement with contractors.
• Provide commercial inputs to project management and highlight potential cost and contractual risks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in civil construction, infrastructure, buildings or data centre projects.
• Proven experience in site-based quantity surveying and contractor management.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, billing and cost control.
• Experience in handling variations, claims and contract administration.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and contractual documents.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and quantity surveying / estimation tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Data Centre / Industrial / Commercial / Infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Exposure to EPC / PMC / Consultancy environments.
• Knowledge of FIDIC / GCC / relevant Indian construction contracts.
• Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.

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

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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.