Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department: Projects

Reporting To: General Manager – Projects

Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Job Summary

HEATHER HOMES PVT LTD is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Projects Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing project costs, quantity surveying, contract administration, budget monitoring, commercial negotiations, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate should possess robust technical and commercial knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, rate analysis, and budgets.
- Participate in tendering process, bid evaluation, and contractor selection.
- Identify project risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and review contract documents.
- Develop project cost plans and cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor and control project budgets.
- Conduct value engineering to optimize project costs.
- Track cost variations and recommend corrective actions.
- Interpret and administer contract terms and conditions.
- Handle contract correspondence and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Manage claims, disputes, and arbitration processes.
- Verify quantities and measurements as per drawings and site progress.
- Prepare and certify RA bills (Running Account Bills).
- Review and approve subcontractor bills.
- Ensure timely client billing and revenue realization.
- Evaluate variation orders and change requests.




- Prepare and negotiate claims for extensions of time (EOT) and cost escalation.
- Maintain proper documentation for all variations and claims.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors on claim settlements.
- Assist in vendor prequalification and selection.
- Prepare tender documents and BOQs for subcontractors.
- Conduct commercial evaluation of vendor quotations.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers/subcontractors.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and financial statements.
- Track project profitability and cost performance.
- Report cost deviations and recommend improvements.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Lead and mentor junior quantity surveyors.
- Allocate tasks and monitor team performance.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and clients.
- Attend project meetings and provide commercial inputs.
- Ensure alignment between site execution and commercial targets.
- Ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and company requirements.
- Identify financial and contractual risks.
- Implement cost control measures and best practices.

Eligibility Criteria

- Educational Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Experience: 8–12 years in Quantity Surveying, preferably in building construction and real estate projects.
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.
- Salary: As per industry standards and candidate's experience & Perfomance.
- Industry: Construction / Real Estate / Infrastructure.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Commuter assistance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Quantity Surveyor (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 HEATHER HOMES
📍 Thiruvananthapuram