Senior Quantity Surveyor / QS Team Leader

J F; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

J F seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor / QS Team Leader to manage international civil/construction projects from Chennai. You will lead a QS/Estimation team, review BOQs and cost estimates, and coordinate with clients and design teams to ensure accurate, timely deliverables.

The role requires 7–10 years in QS/Civil estimation and a mandatory civil engineering degree, with experience handling Australia, Canada, UK, USA, or UAE projects.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying / Civil Estimation.
• Civil Engineering degree is mandatory.
• Strong experience in international civil/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, tender estimates, and rate analysis.
• Review civil drawings, specifications, scope of work, and tender documents.
• Prepare material, labour, subcontractor, and overall project cost estimates.
• Identify quantity discrepancies, scope gaps, and commercial risks.
• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Commercial teams.
• Review project scope, variations, additional works, and changes.
• Support tender submissions and commercial negotiations.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost estimation

BOQs & takeoffs

International coordination

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor / QS Team Leader

Experience: 7–10 Years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

International Project Experience

Experience in international civil/construction projects involving clients or projects in:

• Australia
• Canada
• UK
• USA
• UAE

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Estimation

• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, tender estimates, and rate analysis.
• Review civil drawings, specifications, scope of work, and tender documents.
• Prepare material, labour, subcontractor, and overall project cost estimates.
• Identify quantity discrepancies, scope gaps, and commercial risks.
• Support cost control, variations, and change-order assessments.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and submitted within project deadlines.
• Lead and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors and Estimators.
• Allocate work and monitor team performance and project deliverables.
• Review and approve team members’ BOQs, takeoffs, and estimates.
• Train, mentor, and support junior and mid-level QS team members.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of all QS deliverables.

Client Coordination

• Coordinate directly with international clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Handle client queries, clarifications, drawing revisions, and commercial requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and project review discussions.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with international clients.
• Ensure client requirements are clearly communicated to the QS/estimation team.

Project & Commercial Coordination

• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Commercial teams.
• Review project scope, variations, additional works, and changes.
• Support tender submissions and commercial negotiations.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying / Civil Estimation.
• Civil Engineering degree is mandatory.
• Strong experience in international civil/construction projects.
• Experience with Australia, Canada, UK, USA, or UAE projects/clients.
• Proven experience in team handling and leadership.
• Strong international client coordination and communication skills.