Civil & MEP Quantity Surveyor

Unitan Construction & Development Corporation; Valenzuela; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in Metro Manila is looking for a Civil & MEP Quantity Surveyor to prepare quantity take-offs and analyze project costs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in quantity surveying. Responsibilities include preparing tender documents, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a full-time position for a mid-senior level professional.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in civil and MEP quantity surveying roles.
• Strong understanding of contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC) and project budgeting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate quantity take-offs and Bill of Quantities (BOQs).
• Analyze project drawings and develop accurate cost estimates.
• Assist in preparing tender documents and cost plans.
• Monitor and control project budgets, identifying potential cost variances.

Skills

Construction costing

Negotiation skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Bluebeam

CostOS

Planswift

Job description

Civil & MEP Quantity Surveyor

Unitan Construction & Development Corporation

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate quantity take-offs and Bill of Quantities (BOQs) for civil, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Assist in preparing tender documents, cost plans, and procurement schedules for civil and MEP packages.
• Evaluate subcontractor/supplier quotations and conduct cost comparisons and negotiations.
• Monitor and control project budgets, identifying potential cost variances or risks.
• Track and manage change orders, variations, and update cost reports accordingly.
• Conduct site inspections to verify actual quantities and validate subcontractor progress billing.
• Support contract administration tasks such as progress claims, final accounts, and dispute resolution.
• Liaise with project managers, site engineers, and MEP coordinators to ensure scope alignment and accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, contract terms, and local building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• At least 35 years of relevant experience in both civil and MEP quantity surveying roles.
• Strong understanding of construction costing, contracts (e.g., FIDIC, NEC), and project budgeting.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and quantity surveying or estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostOS, Planswift).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Construction