Quantity Surveying Engineer

Job purpose

The QS engineer is responsible for quantity take-off, measurement, cost estimation, payment certification, and commercial documentation for construction projects. The role requires accuracy, drawing interpretation capability, and strong commercial awareness.

Functional responsibilities

Quantity take-off & measurement

Perform accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings, specifications, and BOQ documents.

Measure executed works for interim payment applications, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial reporting.

Maintain organized measurement records and ensure quantities are traceable and auditable.

Tendering, estimation & contract support

Support tender preparation, cost estimation, pricing inputs, and commercial comparisons.

Review technical and commercial documents to identify measurement gaps, scope risks, and pricing assumptions.

Support contract administration through BOQ analysis, variation measurement, and billing documentation.

Billing & payment certification

Prepare and review payment certification documents and support billing procedures.

Coordinate with site, planning, cost control, and finance teams to validate progress quantities and payment status.

Assist in evaluating variation orders and claims from a quantity and measurement perspective.

General responsibilities

HR proficiency:

Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.

Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.

Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:

Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualification

Bachelor in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Experience

4 to 6 years

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction engineering

Procurement

Reporting