Quantity Engineer - Cost & Materials for Civil Projects

Vicente T. Lao Construction; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and challenging projects

Collaborative working environment

Health and wellness initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Vicente T. Lao Construction is seeking a Quantity Engineer to join our Civil/Structural Engineering team in Calabarzon.

You will manage project quantities, cost estimation, and material procurement to ensure accurate delivery and cost control across our projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 3+ years’ experience in quantity surveying or a related role, proficient in CAD and estimation software, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Engineer in construction or civil engineering
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
• Knowledge of construction materials, standards, and building codes
• Experience with quantity estimation software and CAD tools
• Strong numerical, analytical, and data-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data handling
• Strong communication and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Awareness of Philippine construction practices and regulatory requirements
• Professional QS certification or related credentials is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity surveys and bills of quantities from drawings and specifications
• Conduct material takeoffs and cost estimations for projects at various stages
• Analyse tender documents and provide quantity breakdowns for bidding
• Monitor material usage on-site to ensure budget compliance
• Liaise with project managers, site engineers, and suppliers for procurement and inventory
• Prepare cost reports and variance analyses between estimates and actuals
• Review invoices against quantities and contracts
• Support value engineering to optimise material costs
• Maintain documentation and databases of quantity records for active projects
• Collaborate with design team to clarify specifications and resolve quantity queries

Skills

Reading drawings

Numerical analysis

Communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD

Quantity estimation software

Job description

Vicente T. Lao Construction is seeking a Quantity Engineer to join our Civil/Structural Engineering team in Calabarzon.

You will manage project quantities, cost estimation, and material procurement to ensure accurate delivery and cost control across our projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with 3+ years’ experience in quantity surveying or a related role, proficient in CAD and estimation software, and strong analytical and communication skills.