Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering

About the role

New Vision Engineering Consultant is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor (Civil) in Islamabad, with a minimum of ten years of experience managing cost estimation and control for building and infrastructure projects. The role covers cost planning, BOQ preparation, payments and variations, and does not involve managing a team; it calls for independent handling of contractual and cost management aligned with FIDIC contract administration.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings to prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Perform cost estimation, rate analysis and material quantity calculations to support budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare, verify and certify interim payment claims, contractor bills and payment certificates
• Administer variation orders, carry out extra-item rate analysis and manage claims on contract changes and delays
• Apply FIDIC contract conditions, including notice compliance and entitlement to extension of time via critical-path delay analysis
• Coordinate and document cost-related activities, reporting to project management and stakeholders
• Conduct site measurements and validate quantities against approved drawings and specifications
• Take part in tendering and bid evaluation by reviewing tender documents and aligning cost estimates with scope
• Maintain cost control records in MS Excel and AutoCAD, and work with engineers, architects and contractors to resolve measurement and contract discrepancies

Required profile

• Minimum of ten years of experience in cost estimation and control for building and infrastructure projects
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, specifications and measurement standards
• Detail-oriented, with strong coordination and documentation skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD
• FIDIC contract administration