Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor

CSA Cost Engineer

Based in our Bangalore-INDIA office, PM Group currently have a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor (CIVIL). The role will include all aspects of Quantity Surveying both pre and post contract across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will be equally capable of working independently or as part of a larger team and will report directly to the managing surveyor. PM Group offers interesting and varied project experience in structured environment with appropriate training and support.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Contract responsibilities would include:

• Preparing capital cost estimates
• Advice on building economics
• Producing lifecycle cost estimates
• Advice on tendering procedures and contract arrangements
• Drafting of contract packages including advice on amendments to standard forms
• Prepare pricing documents for tender packages

Pre Contract Procurement:

• Providing advice on tendering procedures
• Draft instructions to tenderers
• Development of tender evaluation criteria
• Drafting of PQQ questionnaires
• Handling queries during tender period
• Commercial evaluation of all tender submissions
• Negotiation with tenderers

Post Contract duties would include:

• Valuing progress applications
• Ascertainment of amounts due to contractors for price variation
• Valuing proposed instructions
• Determination of amounts of claims
• Re measurement of Final accounts
• Preparing and feeding in to monthly Cost Reports

Qualification:

• Civil Engineering degree is acceptable with min. 5 to 10 years experience.
• Needs to be aware of the QS & cost management processes; to be able to understand the drawings for quantification.
• Chartered QS under a recognized organization such as the RICS, SCSI, AIQS, NZIQS etc.
• IT literacy and proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential.
• Strong problem solving skills with aptitude to work rapidly and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to co-ordinate with other staff and departments across PM Global offices located in Ireland / US/ Europe.
• An organized self-starter who is attentive to detail and able to work independently.