Quantity Surveyor

We are in search of a meticulous and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our esteemed team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in architectural practice, with a deep understanding of preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for interior projects, managing material rates, and ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation:

Material Rate Management:

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

Tender Documentation and Evaluation:

Project Cost Management:

Additional Responsibilities:



• Assisting in Establishing Client Requirements: Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to understand their specific needs, preferences, and budgetary constraints. Assist in translating client requirements into actionable project specifications, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Coordinating BOQ Preparation and Cost Analysis: Facilitate seamless coordination between design, procurement, and finance teams to compile accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs). Conduct detailed cost analysis, pricing evaluations, and direct/indirect cost assessments for BOQ items, ensuring transparency and accuracy in project costing.
• Reviewing Tender Drawings/Documents and Liaising with Consultants: Scrutinize tender drawings and documents for discrepancies, additional scope, or BOQ items, liaising with consultants to resolve ambiguities and clarify contract scope. Incorporate necessary revisions and amendments into tender offers to ensure alignment with project requirements and client expectations.
• Site Visits and Progress Monitoring: Conduct site visits as necessary to take accurate measurements, assess construction progress, and verify compliance with project specifications. Monitor site activities, identify potential issues or deviations, and proactively address them to maintain project schedule and quality standards.
• Quotation Analysis and Subcontract Payment Recommendations: Analyse and compare quotations received during the bidding stage, evaluating pricing, quality, and compliance with project requirements. Recommend subcontract payments based on actual progress and valuation of completed work, issuing payment requests to the finance department in a timely manner.
• Reviewing Site Requisitions and Contract Variations: Scrutinize site requisitions and compare them with the approved Bill of Quantity (BOQ), ensuring accuracy and completeness of materials and services requested. Submit and negotiate contract variations, additional works, snags, and maintenance orders as necessary, ensuring alignment with project scope and budgetary constraints.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Understand and assess the implications of health and safety regulations relevant to interior construction projects. Collaborate with project teams to implement appropriate safety measures, promote a culture of safety awareness, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven track record of success as a Quantity Surveyor within an architectural practice or interior design firm.

- Deep understanding of construction materials, methods, and costs, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

- Proficiency in BOQ preparation, cost estimation techniques, and tender documentation procedures.

- Advanced skills in relevant software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Excel.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and build collaborative relationships.

- Certification or membership in a relevant professional association (e.g., RICS) is highly desirable.