Resident Quantity Surveyor

Role overview

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, estimation, or tendering.
• Strong experience in cost control and planning, BOQ preparation, tendering, contract administration, and commercial analysis.
• Proven O&M project experience, including cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing, and maintenance-contract commercial management.
• MRICS or RICS accreditation is preferred for relevant positions.
• Strong analytical, reporting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage complex assignments independently with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, and estimation activities across projects.
• Prepare and review BOQs, estimates, budgets, tender documents, and commercial proposals; develop cost plans and monitor expenditure.
• Manage tender pricing, bid evaluation, and commercial submissions; review contracts, variations, claims, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Conduct cost analysis, financial forecasting, and budget monitoring; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support O&M projects with cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing, and maintenance-contract commercial management.
• Review project information, verify data, prepare cost reports, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams.
• Resolve complex commercial and cost-related problems, work independently on assigned deliverables, and ensure compliance with contracts, standards, and procedures.

Onboarding

• New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.