Civil Project Engineer - Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

Project Engineer

Job Title

Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

Civil Engineer working in Quantity Surveying (QS) is mainly responsible for cost estimation, quantity measurement, contract management, and cost control of construction projects.

Job Description

About the Role:

1. Quantity Take-Off & Measurement

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings for BOQ preparation
• Measure quantities for earthwork, concrete, steel, masonry, finishing, and other civil works
• Verify quantities with tender drawings and IFC drawings
• Maintain detailed measurement sheets and related documentation

2. Cost Estimation & Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project budgets
• Analyse material, labour, and equipment cost components
• Assist in tender preparation and bid evaluation
• Compare estimated cost with actual cost and report deviations

3. BOQ & Tendering

• Prepare and update Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Review contractor/vendor quotations and assist in evaluation
• Support tender documentation and contract preparation

4. Billing & Payment Certification

• Prepare and verify RA bills (Running Account Bills)
• Check contractor and subcontractor bills for accuracy
• Prepare client billing and payment certificates
• Track and maintain project cash flow and billing status

5. Contract Administration

• Review contract agreements and technical specifications
• Handle variations, extra items, and change orders
• Maintain documentation for claims, justifications, and dispute resolution

6. Cost Control & Monitoring

• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare periodic cost reports, forecasts, and analysis

7. Coordination

• Coordinate with site teams, planning, procurement, and contractors
• Ensure that quantities match executed work and drawings
• Provide technical inputs for smooth project execution

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain BOQ records, quantity sheets, rate analyses, and cost registers
• Prepare monthly progress reports, MIS, and cost summaries
• Review and verify drawings using AutoCAD

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Billing Engineer, or similar role in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost estimation techniques
• Proficiency in billing systems, and MS Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with relevant construction contracts, regulations, and industry standards
  

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

 

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Experience Level

Mid Level