Position: Civil Engineer – BOQ & Estimation

Experience: 3–8 Years

Location: Hyderabad / Project Locations

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer – BOQ & Estimation who can independently review project drawings, BOQs, specifications, and site requirements and prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations within 24 hours of receiving an assignment.

The candidate should have experience across civil construction, roads, drains, residential and commercial buildings, PRW works, electrical works, and solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

Review and analyse BOQs, drawings, layouts, specifications, and scope of work.

Prepare detailed BOQs, rate analysis, quantity take-offs, and project estimates.

Calculate material, labour, machinery, subcontractor, and other project costs.

Obtain and analyse current market rates for construction materials and services.

Prepare commercial quotations with appropriate margins and project overheads.

Identify missing items, scope gaps, exclusions, and potential cost risks in BOQs.

Coordinate with vendors/subcontractors for rates wherever required.

Prepare estimates for both civil and electrical works.

Complete assigned BOQ/estimation work within 24 hours, unless the project scope is exceptionally large.

Support the management team in tender evaluation, bidding, and project costing.

Maintain proper records of estimates, rate analysis, and previous project rates.

Required Technical Experience

Civil Works

Candidate should have practical experience in estimating and BOQ preparation for:

Roads and road infrastructure works

Drains and drainage systems

PRW / project-related civil works

Residential buildings

Commercial buildings

Industrial civil works

Foundations and RCC works

Excavation, earthwork, PCC and RCC

Masonry and plastering

Flooring and finishing works

Structural and miscellaneous civil works





Electrical / Solar Works

Experience in estimation and BOQ preparation for:

AC/DC works

Solar power projects / Solar Parks

Electrical infrastructure associated with solar projects

Cable laying and cable-related works

Electrical foundations and associated civil works

Electrical equipment installation-related works

Balance of System (BOS) works

Required Skills

Solid knowledge of BOQ preparation and quantity estimation

Excellent understanding of civil construction methods and rates

Ability to perform rate analysis

Good knowledge of current construction market rates

Ability to read and understand civil/electrical drawings

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred

Ability to prepare professional quotations and cost sheets

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Good communication and coordination skills

Key Requirement

24-Hour Turnaround: The candidate must be capable of taking an assigned BOQ/project, analysing the complete scope, and submitting a detailed and commercially practical estimation within 24 hours.

Candidates who have experience handling multiple types of construction and EPC projects and can independently prepare estimates without continuous supervision will be preferred.

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.

Candidates with additional experience in Electrical / Solar EPC estimation will have an advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in tendering and estimation

Commercially aware and understands project profitability

Fast and accurate in BOQ analysis

Familiar with contractor/subcontractor/vendor rates

Comfortable working on multiple project types

Capable of delivering under strict timelines

Willing to take ownership of assigned estimation work

Salary: Negotiable based on experience and capability.

📌 Civil Engineer – BOQ & Estimation (Hyderabad)
🏢 CoreMech Project Builders
📍 Hyderabad