Senior Quantity Surveyor

Design & Engineering System Pvt Ltd

Lahore , Pakistan

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We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing tendering processes, preparing detailed cost estimates, and ensuring accurate quantity take-offs and rate analyses. This role requires close collaboration with project, engineering, planning, procurement, and finance teams to maintain effective cost control and timely commercial submissions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate tendering activities, estimation, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation, quantity take-offs, and rate analysis for assigned projects and tenders.
- Review and verify project calculations, measurements, BOQs, drawings, and survey data to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, prime costs, and forecasts, identifying significant variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Analyze procurement rates, material prices, labor costs, and services, providing recommendations for cost optimization.
- Prepare and monitor payment schedules, progress measurements, bills, and valuations in coordination with Project and Finance teams.
- Manage Extension of Time (EOT), escalation, and variation claims, ensuring all supporting calculations and contractual documentation are complete and accurate.
- Prepare and review revised project costs (PC-1), bill summaries, commercial reports, and progress reports for management review.
- Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and calculations for roads, embankments, reinforced concrete, and other project works, including bar bending schedules and cross-section-based calculations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate quantities, timely commercial submissions, and effective project cost control.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management within construction, infrastructure, roads, bridges, or building projects.
- Proven experience in tendering, estimation, cost control, variations, and claims management.
- Proficiency in preparing BOQs, conducting rate analysis, and managing contract administration.
- Strong skills in MS Excel (including advanced functions) and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with FIDIC-based contracts is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

- Professional certification or membership in a recognized Quantity Surveying or engineering body is preferred.
- Expertise in commercial reporting, claims, and cost analysis.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and financial acumen.
- Effective planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Sound understanding of contract administration, negotiation, and risk management.
- Ability to manage time efficiently, work collaboratively within teams, and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Demonstrated accountability, results orientation, and ability to work under pressure.

This position requires the candidate to work on-site to ensure close coordination with project teams and timely delivery of commercial objectives. If you have a strong background in quantity surveying and commercial management and are looking to contribute to challenging projects, we encourage you to apply.