Quantity Surveyor Mechanical

Job Overview:

Responsible for preparing and verifying Bills of Quantities (BOQ), reviewing site measurements, and ensuring accurate contractor payments. Oversees contract compliance, evaluates work progress, and supports project reporting and post-contract activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ), including measurements and handling queries related to completing the measurements.


• Be conversant with contract management activities and gain experience in contract terms and procedures.


• Review drawings, executed quantities, and measurement sheets submitted by subcontractors and invoices for discrepancies or differences.


• Discuss and attempt to reach mutual agreement with the contractor on rates for new work items not covered in the BOQ and submit rates to the employer for approval.


• Review all site measurements provided by the contractor in case of changes to ensure correctness and incorporate them into payments.


• Evaluate actual work accomplishment to ascertain the amount to be stated as due in Interim Certificates.


• Maintain proper records of agreed measurement-oriented/item rate variations with the client’s authorized representative and ensure compliance.


• Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and advise management on contractual matters of the project.


• Schedule workload efficiently to ensure contractors’ payments are processed within the stipulated contract timelines.


• Prepare payment applications and agree with the client.


• Examine, control, and evaluate subcontractor invoices to ensure contractual obligations are met.


• Understand the contents and details of the BOQ, including the preamble and any other documents relating to contractor payments.


• Perform all post-contract duties, including measurements, preparation of variation orders, analysis of site design changes, interim valuation certificates, final accounts, and evaluation reports.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.


• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in quantity surveying within the Oil & Gas industry.


• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings and isometrics.


• Strong experience with Excel and database management tools.


• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with engineers at all levels and across multiple functions.


• Strong work ethic, commitment, and problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and senior management.


• Demonstrates teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, and improvement.


• Excellent influencing skills when coordinating with various project functions.