Job Description – Quantity Surveyor (QS) & Planning Engineer

Experience: 3–5 Years Civil / Infrastructure Projects

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor & Planning EngineerDepartment: Project / ConstructionExperience: 3–5 YearsQualification: B.Tech / Diploma in Civil EngineeringIndustry: Construction / EPC / Infrastructure / Railway Projects

1. Job Responsibilities – Quantity Surveying (QS)

- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from approved construction and structural drawings.
- Prepare BOQs, cost estimates and rate analysis for civil and structural works.
- Verify contractor and subcontractor bills, including RA bills and final bills.
- Monitor actual quantities executed against BOQ provisions.
- Prepare variation statements and assess extra items and deviation quantities.
- Coordinate with site engineers for measurement verification and reconciliation.
- Maintain records of material consumption, work progress and project costs.
- Assist in preparing client billing and subcontractor payment certifications.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor budgetary control.

2. Job Responsibilities – Planning Engineer

- Prepare project schedules, baseline programmes and detailed construction plans.
- Develop weekly, monthly and daily work programmes.
- Monitor actual progress against planned progress and identify delays.
- Prepare progress reports, S-curves and resource deployment plans.
- Coordinate with construction, procurement, design and subcontractor teams.
- Identify critical activities and prepare recovery plans for delayed works.




- Track material procurement, drawing approvals and site execution schedules.
- Prepare look-ahead programmes and progress presentations for management.
- Monitor manpower, machinery and material requirements.
- Participate in project review meetings and provide progress updates.

3. Technical Skills Required

- Good knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Excel.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 / MS Project.
- Knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity estimation and rate analysis.
- Understanding of civil, structural and infrastructure construction drawings.
- Experience in RA billing, cost control and project planning.
- Good coordination, analytical and reporting skills.

4. Preferred Experience

- Experience in EPC / infrastructure / railway / commercial building projects.
- Exposure to rapid-track construction projects.
- Ability to independently handle quantity surveying and project planning activities.
- Good communication and coordination with site and head office teams.

5. Key Performance Expectations

- Accurate quantity estimation and timely billing.
- Effective cost monitoring and control.
- Timely submission of weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Maintaining planned versus actual progress.
- Timely identification of project delays and corrective actions.

Suggested Job Posting Title:QS & Planning Engineer – Civil | 3–5 Years Experience | EPC / Infrastructure Projects

Location: Project Site (as applicable)

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹53,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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