Senior Quantity Surveyor

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to support cost estimation, tendering, and contract administration across major infrastructure projects. The role requires analyzing drawings, preparing BOQs, and maintaining cost databases, with close coordination with engineers and procurement teams.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with CostX/Planswift/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, or construction cost control.
• Basic knowledge of quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and construction costing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with estimation software (e.g. CostX, Planswift, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation and Measurement Study project drawings, specifications, and tender documents for quantity take-off and cost preparation.
• Assist in compiling cost estimates, budget summaries, and tender submissions. Support feasibility studies and preliminary cost planning exercises.
• Maintain updated cost databases, unit rates, and supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of tender documents and BOQ packages. Support the evaluation and comparison of contractor/subcontractor quotations.
• Assist in preparing contracts, purchase orders, and work package documentation. Monitor and record variations, change orders, and claims for review by senior staff.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of commercial and contractual records.
• Track project expenditures against approved budgets and report cost variances.
• Assist in the preparation of progress claims, payment certificates, and subcontractor valuations.
• Monitor material usage, site progress, and cost performance. Support monthly cost reporting, cash flow updates, and forecast final account positions.
• Identify potential cost overruns and elevate issues to senior management.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, procurement teams, site staff, and contractors on cost-related matters.
• Attend project meetings when required and record commercial action items.

Skills

Construction cost estimation

Cost take-off

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CostX

Planswift

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Cost Estimation and Measurement Study project drawings, specifications, and tender documents for quantity take-off and cost preparation. Prepare quantity measurements and the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ). Assist in compiling cost estimates, budget summaries, and tender submissions. Support feasibility studies and preliminary cost planning exercises. Maintain updated cost databases, unit rates, and supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• 2. Contract Administration Assist in the preparation and issuance of tender documents and BOQ packages. Support the evaluation and comparison of contractor/subcontractor quotations. Assist in preparing contracts, purchase orders, and work package documentation. Monitor and record variations, change orders, and claims for review by senior staff. Ensure proper filing and maintenance of commercial and contractual records.
• 3. Project Cost Monitoring Track project expenditures against approved budgets and report cost variances. Assist in the preparation of progress claims, payment certificates, and subcontractor valuations. Monitor material usage, site progress, and cost performance. Support monthly cost reporting, cash flow updates, and forecast final account positions. Identify potential cost overruns and elevate issues to senior management.
• 4. Coordination and Reporting Ensure compliance with company procedures and project commercial controls. Coordinate with engineers, architects, procurement teams, site staff, and contractors on cost-related matters. Attend project meetings when required and record commercial action items.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, or construction cost control.
• Basic knowledge of quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and construction costing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with estimation software (e.g. CostX, Planswift, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.