Job purpose

The QS engineer is responsible for quantity take-off, measurement, cost estimation, payment certification, and commercial documentation for construction projects. The role requires accuracy, drawing interpretation capability, and strong commercial awareness.

Functional responsibilities

Quantity take-off & measurement

• Perform accurate quantity take-offs from engineering drawings, specifications, and BOQ documents.
• Measure executed works for interim payment applications, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial reporting.
• Maintain organized measurement records and ensure quantities are traceable and auditable.

Tendering, estimation & contract support

• Support tender preparation, cost estimation, pricing inputs, and commercial comparisons.
• Review technical and commercial documents to identify measurement gaps, scope risks, and pricing assumptions.
• Support contract administration through BOQ analysis, variation measurement, and billing documentation.

Billing & payment certification

• Prepare and review payment certification documents and support billing procedures.
• Coordinate with site, planning, cost control, and finance teams to validate progress quantities and payment status.
• Assist in evaluating variation orders and claims from a quantity and measurement perspective.

General responsibilities

HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualification

Bachelor in civil engineering or architectural engineering

Experience

4 to 6 years

Skills

• Cost estimating
• Construction engineering
• Procurement
• Reporting