Senior Quantity Surveyor MEP

Hill International; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in India seeks a senior cost estimator to lead quantity take-offs across electrical, fire fighting, plumbing and HVAC works. You will utilize Cost-X and AutoCAD to prepare and validate BOQs, cost plans, and interim payments, while supporting tendering and cost control processes.

The role requires 10–12 years in building projects and strong Excel/Word skills. You will contribute to cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and final accounts, applying construction tech and methods

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
• 10–12 years of building project experience
• Familiar with CAD and estimation software
• Proficient in quantity take-off techniques and cost planning

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for electrical, fire fighting, plumbing, HVAC works.
• Use Cost-X and AutoCAD for quantity take-off and data transfer into BOQs or cost plans.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities including bulk checks.
• Support cost estimation activities by identifying material and labour rates.
• Understand tendering process and documentation.
• Prepare interim payment recommendations and maintain cost control documents.
• Contribute to cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, and final accounts.
• Apply construction technologies in cost planning tasks.
• Assess cost implications of materials, labour and methods during design and execution.
• Proficiency in CAD, Cost-X and quantification software; learn customized tools.
• Strong MS Excel and Word skills and ability to adapt to new software.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost-X

AutoCAD

BOQ preparation

Tendering knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Cost estimation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cost-X

AutoCAD

Job description

Undertake quantity works for Building projects - Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fitout, Industry / warehouse (depending on project requirement)

Responsibilities

Undertake quantity take-offs for Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, HVAC works using applicable standards.

Use software tools (e.g., Cost X, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off and summarize quantities, transfer data into BOQs or cost plans including carrying out bulk checks.

Draft or Validate Bills of Quantities including carrying out bulk checks.

Support cost estimation activities by identifying basic material and labour rates and understanding rate analysis for standard work items.

Having basic understanding on tendering process and documentation

Prepare interim payment recommendations, maintain cost control documentation, and manage change control processes.

Contribute to cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, valuation of variations, tracking of risk allowances, and preparation of final accounts.

Apply working knowledge of construction technologies and methods in cost planning tasks.

Assess cost implications of materials, labour and construction methods during design and execution stages.

Should be good in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools) and other quantification / estimation software.

Good skills on MS excel and word and ability to learn and adapt to customized software

Qualifications

Qualification- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Experience- Minimum 10-12 years’ experience with building projects