Talent Pool-Quantity Surveyor-MEP (Pre Contracts)- India

Hill International, Inc.; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in India is seeking a Talent Pool- Quantity Surveyor MEP (Pre-Contract) to manage quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost plans across multiple sectors. You will support tendering, value engineering, and post-contract activities while coordinating with project stakeholders.

The role requires a Diploma or B.Tech in MEP, 3–6 years pre-contract QS experience, proficient in CAD/CostX, MS Excel, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Technology in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost planning, or estimation for MEP works on building projects.
• Excellent in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools) and other quantification / estimation software.
• Excellent MS Excel and Word skills and ability to learn and adapt to customized software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent Interpersonal and presentation Skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, and HVAC work using applicable standards.
• Use CostX, AutoCAD for quantity take-off, summarize quantities, and transfer data into BOQs/cost plans with bulk checks.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities, including bulk checks.
• Prepare cost plans at different design stages including Concept, Schematic, and Design Development.
• Analyze and adjust unit rates, price BOQ items, collect market quotations, and assist in tender estimates.
• Support value engineering exercises and cost plan reporting.
• Have a basic understanding of the tendering process and tender documentation.
• Assist in tender estimate preparation and evaluation support.
• Support post-contract activities by understanding key contract terms and post-contract work process flow.
• Assist in the preparation of payment recommendation reports.
• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.
• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

MS Excel

Education

Diploma or B.Tech in MEP

Tools

CostX

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Talent Pool- Quantity Surveyor MEP (Pre-Contract) supports the commercial management of MEP works for building projects across multiple sectors in India- Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai. Primarily responsible for preparing accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and cost plans at various design stages, while supporting tendering, value engineering, and cost estimation activities. The position also assists in selected post-contract commercial tasks, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance with applicable standards, and effective coordination with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, and HVAC work using applicable standards.
• Use software tools (e.g., CostX, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off, summarize quantities, and transfer data into BOQs or cost plans, including carrying out bulk checks.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities, including carrying out bulk checks.
• Prepare cost plans at different design stages including Concept, Schematic, and Design Development.
• Analyze and adjust unit rates, price BOQ items, collect market quotations, and assist in the preparation of tender estimates.
• Support value engineering exercises and cost plan reporting.
• Have a basic understanding of the tendering process and tender documentation.
• Assist in tender estimate preparation and evaluation support.
• Support post-contract activities by understanding key contract terms and post-contract work process flow.
• Assist in the preparation of payment recommendation reports.
• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.
• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’ Technology in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost planning, or estimation for MEP works on building projects such as Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fit-out, and Industrial/Warehouse developments.
• Excellent in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools) and other quantification / estimation software.
• Excellent skills on MS excel and word and ability to learn and adapt to customized software.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent Interpersonal and presentation Skills.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com .

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.