Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure) – Measurement Centre

AECOM; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure) to deliver accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates and measurement outputs across multiple projects. The role supports GCC business remotely while maintaining high standards of measurement accuracy.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, improving workflows, and implementing BIM-based measurement. The candidate should have 10+ years’ experience and familiarity with CESMM/NRM/ POMI in large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying or measurement roles
• Strong experience in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation in both 2D and 3D
• Familiarity with measurement standards (CESMM, NRM, POMI, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in QS software (CostX, Revit, or similar) is essential
• Familiarity with CESMM, NRM 1 and POMI BOQ descriptions
• Experience on large-scale construction projects
• Willingness for night shifts and 3 days onsite per week

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in line with project requirements and standards (CESMM)
• Ensure all measurements comply with recognised measurement standards and methodologies
• Draft RFIs and liaise with design teams to clear RFIs
• Carry out design reviews to assist in provisional sums
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
• Analyse drawings and specifications to identify cost risks and opportunities
• Support cost and measurement exercises to optimize project costs
• Review and verify measurement outputs for accuracy and completeness
• Guide and mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Assist in training new team members on systems and procedures
• Utilise digital measurement tools and QS software effectively
• Contribute to improving measurement workflows and efficiency
• Support implementation of BIM-based measurement

Skills

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

CostX

Revit

BIM tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering background

Tools

CostX

Revit

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure) – Measurement Centre

• Full-time
• State/Province: Philippines
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Global Business Services - Philippines ROHQ
• Business Line: PCC
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

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When you join a company that’s pioneering the future, your opportunities are unlimited. By connecting the largest network of professional expertise in the industry, we’re finding new approaches and better answers to the toughest challenges. And we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for delivering accurate and timely quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and measurement outputs across multiple projects. The role will be to support the GCC business remotely playing a key part in ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in measurement processes while supporting project teams with project delivery.

The position also contributes to mentoring junior staff, improving workflows, and maintaining high standards of measurement accuracy in line with company and industry best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Measurement & Quantity Take-Offs

• Prepare detailed and accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in line with project requirements and standards (CESMM).
• Ensure all measurements comply with recognised measurement standards and methodologies.
• Drafting and issuing RFIs.
• Able to liaise directly with design teams internally and externally and get the RFIs cleared.
• Carrying out design reviews to assist in the formulation of provisional sums
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents.
• Analyse project drawings and specifications to identify cost risks and opportunities.
• Support cost and measurement exercises to optimize project costs.

Quality Assurance

• Review and verify measurement outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure consistency of data across multiple projects and teams.
• Follow established processes, templates, and quality standards.
• Guide and mentor junior quantity surveyors and measurement staff.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Assist in training new team members on systems and procedures.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilise digital measurement tools and QS software effectively.
• Contribute to improving measurement workflows and efficiency.
• Support implementation of new technologies such as BIM-based measurement.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying or measurement roles.
• Strong experience in quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation in both 2D and 3D
• Familiarity with measurement standards (e.g., CESMM, NRM, POMI, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in QS software (e.g., CostX, Revit, or similar) is essential.
• Familiarity with BOQ descriptions in CESMM, NRM 1 and POMI.
• Good understanding of construction methods.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Middle East experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Leading a Team to carry out Measurement Activities within the Office.
• Leading value engineering and value management initiatives.
• Ability to develop and understand benchmarking data
• Possess sound knowledge and experience of all infrastructure works elements - roads, bridges, sitewide utilities, associated plants and equipment etc.
• Sound knowledge of industry recognized Contract forms (FIDIC) and standard methods of measurement including CESMM, POMI, NRM.
• Knowledge of BOQ templates, practices and requirements for infrastructure projects in UAE/GCC market would be an added advantage.
• Must be willing to work pure night shifts and 3 days onsite work per week.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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