Quantity Surveyor

About the Company

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

About the Role

The role requires deep technical knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to independently manage estimation, tendering, billing, cost control, and contract administration across Civil and/or MEP works.

Responsibilities

• A. Pre-Contract Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed BOQs for Civil and/or MEP as per drawings, specifications, and tender packages.
• Perform quantity take-offs (GFC drawings, tender drawings, shop drawings).
• Prepare cost estimates, initial budgets, and cost plans for various stages.
• Lead tendering activities: floating enquiries, bid evaluation, rate comparison, and contractor negotiations.
• Conduct rate analysis for materials, labour, equipment, and construction methodologies.
• Support preparation of pre-bid estimates, technical queries, and clarifications.
• Review contract conditions, scope matrix, exclusions/inclusions, and commercial terms.
• Assist in drafting LOA, work orders, and contract agreements.
• Maintain and update contractor/vendor database for Civil/MEP works.

• B. Post-Contract Responsibilities
• Verify and certify RA bills, measurement sheets, and final bills.
• Conduct re-measurements and prepare variation orders with detailed justification.
• Prepare and update cost reports, budget vs actual statements, cost-to-complete, and cashflow projections.
• Support cost control, material reconciliation, and productivity analysis.
• Review Bar Bending Schedules (Civil) and monthly consumption reports.
• Validate MEP quantity claims (ducting, piping, cabling, equipment installation etc.).
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, contractors, and consultants for measurement closures.
• Maintain systematic documentation—drawings, revisions, RFIs, correspondence, logs.
• Oversee final account settlement with contractors.
• Highlight cost risks, deviations, and provide early cost warnings to management.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Additional QS/Cost Management certification is a plus.
• 8-15 years of experience.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction execution methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Expertise in BOQ preparation, billing, estimation, tendering, and cost reporting.
• Good understanding of both Civil & MEP quantities (any one specialisation acceptable).
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and QS tools like Candy/CostX (preferred).
• Excellent commercial understanding and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, coordination, and documentation ability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple packages/contractors.

Preferred Skills

• Building Construction (Commercial, Residential, Hotels, Hospitals)
• MEP-intensive projects