Quantity Surveyor- Structure

Contract Type: Short-Term Project Assignment

About the Role

Descon Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor – Structure to support pipe rack strengthening and structural retrofit works within an Oil & Gas facility. The role requires precise quantity take-offs, progress tracking, and strong documentation control throughout the project lifecycle.

The QS will be responsible for extracting accurate quantities from AutoCAD drawings and hard-copy sketches , ensuring complete alignment with structural modification and retrofit requirements. The role also includes maintaining item-wise progress tracking, material reconciliation, and preparation of as-built measurement records. Strong coordination with engineering and site execution teams is essential for smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate material quantity take-offs from AutoCAD drawings, IFC documents, redlines, and hard-copy sketches.
• Ensure quantities fully align with pipe rack strengthening and structural retrofit requirements.
• Maintain detailed item-wise progress tracking , measurement sheets, and quantity logs.
• Support material coordination, including material tracking, reconciliation, and site requirement follow-ups .
• Update BOQs, measurement books, and site records in line with design changes and field conditions.
• Prepare as-built measurement records , redline drawings, and supporting documents for project closeout.
• Coordinate with engineering and site teams for clarifications, quantity validations, and documentation flow.
• Assist in client verification of executed quantities and completion-stage submissions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• DAE in Mechanical or Civil (preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in quantity surveying for structural works, preferably in Oil & Gas or industrial retrofit projects.

Proven experience in:

• Structural steel and retrofit quantity take-offs
• Working with AutoCAD, drawings, and on-site sketches
• Material tracking and reconciliation
• Preparing measurement records and as-built documentation
• Experience working in live plant environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of structural strengthening, steel fabrication, and installation processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in quantity take-offs from AutoCAD and hard-copy drawings.
• Ability to interpret structural details, retrofit drawings, and modification layouts.
• Competence in maintaining progress measurement sheets , material logs, and as-built quantity documentation.
• Understanding of structural elements, pipe rack components, and retrofit methodologies.
• Familiarity with MS Excel, AutoCAD, and standard QS documentation practices.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between drawings, site conditions, and material records.

Soft Skills

• Excellent coordination skills for working with engineering, planning, and site teams.
• Strong documentation discipline with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and client representatives.
• Ability to manage workload in fast-paced project environments.
• Proactive, organized, and focused on accuracy and timely submission.