Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Purpose:

To lead the Quantity Surveying (QS) function across all projects in India and Indonesia, ensuring

accurate quantification, variation management, material ordering, process adherence, and

technology adoption, while managing a large team and supporting overall project and

commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 20+ Quantity Surveyors across multiple sites and

regions.

• Define clear team objectives, monitor performance, and ensure continuous upskilling.

• Drive collaboration between QS, project, procurement, and billing teams.

Material Ordering & Management

• Ensure the QS team handles all project material ordering based on accurate quantities

and approved schedules.

• Maintain tight coordination with procurement to avoid delays, shortages, or overstocking.

Quantification

• Oversee quantification of all project items (including B and C grade items) based on

approved contracts, drawings, and BOQs.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of quantity take-offs and reconciliations.

Variation & Claims Management

• Lead preparation, submission, and negotiation of variation statements and change

orders.

• Support project managers and commercial leads in claims preparation and resolution.

Process Creation, Improvement & Adherence

• Develop, document, and enforce robust QS processes and standard operating

procedures.

• Continuously improve existing processes for efficiency, compliance, and quality.

Technology Implementation & Adoption

• Good knowledge of implementation and usage of digital tools (e.g., SAP, QS software,

project management tools).

• Ensure the QS team adheres to technology protocols for tracking, reporting, and

analytics.

Schedule & Timely Deliverables

• Ensure timely material ordering aligned with project schedules and milestones.

• Support the billing team by providing precise material quantity details and cost data.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, site teams, procurement, and billing.

• Participate in project review meetings, reporting progress, challenges, and corrective

actions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Provide regular reports on cost, quantity, variation, and material status to senior

management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or related field; Master's degree or specialized QS certifications preferred
• 15–20 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial functions, preferably in MEP, EPC, or infrastructure sectors
• Proficiency in SAP, QS software, and related digital tools; certifications in contract management, cost control, or commercial management (preferred)
• Proven track record of leading large, multi-country, multi-location QS teams, driving process improvements, and delivering complex projects across diverse geographies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in quantity surveying, material quantification, variation management, and cost control
• Strong leadership and team management experience (leading 20+ member, multi-location QS teams)
• Advanced proficiency in SAP, QS tools, and digital project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, improve, and enforce process-driven workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, claims, and commercial negotiations.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to adapt in fast-paced project environment.

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