Lead-Quantity Surveying

About the role

Lead Quantity Surveyor is responsible for ensuring that the quantity surveying team operates efficiently, delivering accurate cost estimates, and managing project finances effectively, achieve project success while maintaining financial control and compliance in line with objectives and KPIs.

You will be responsible for

Cost Control & Compliance:

Monitor project expenditures and cost variances in-line with budgets and forecasts by implementing cost control measures effectively.

Drive team to validates the quotes and negotiates with suppliers.

Quality Control & Approval Governance:

Oversee the quality and delivery of cost plans to meet team KPIs & SLAs.

Present cost variances, budget forecasts and project related spends to Property Approval Governance.

Risk Assessment:

Identify potential risks related to project costs and develop mitigation plan.

Maintain a Risk register for process.

Database Management & Reporting:

All database for Cost Management is maintained up to date.

Maintain overall projects Cost Tracking, Capitalisation and reconciliation until closure.

Capture and report team performance data periodically.

Participate in project meetings and provide construction cost and recommendations.

Training & Development:

Identify training needs for the team and facilitate technical trainings.

Maintain training documents and Operating model.

Continuous Improvement:

Driving and implementing CI Projects and innovation for the team.

You will need

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering with minimum 10+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, including team leadership experience

Experience in construction management preferred

Proficiency in cost estimation software, project management tools, and Microsoft Excel

Thorough knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods with Supplier Negotiation and cost management techniques

Continuous improvement & Innovative thinking

Whats in it for you?

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.