Senior Consultant - Quantity Surveying

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role throughout the entire project lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international stakeholders on complex infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring effective cost estimation & management, Project financial control, and contract administration across diverse, large-scale developments, often in challenging environments.

Your primary responsibilities include the preparation of detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices. You will provide strategic cost advice, oversee budget control, and support the successful execution of projects across multiple geographies.

Additionally, you will be responsible for financial reporting, including cash flow forecasting, cost variance analysis, and net margin assessments, while maintaining strict contractual and commercial oversight. Your role will also involve managing risks, negotiating with contractors and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

Beyond technical expertise, fostering effective interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in general practices will be key to the success of both projects and the broader business.

• Develop detailed budgets and cost estimates for all pre & post contract stages, including concept design, feasibility design, preliminary design, and detailed design, ensuring cost accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor and manage project costs to prevent overruns by tracking expenditures and identifying potential cost-saving measures.

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bills of Quantities (BOQs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

• Conduct precise measurements, rate analysis, and risk evaluations to support cost-effective decision-making.

• Perform rate analysis using SPONS price book, Schedule of Rates (SoR), and BCIS cost index.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, overseeing the procurement process to optimize costs and timelines.

• Administer construction contracts, including change management, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

• Provide financial reporting, including tracking expenditures, preparing final cost projections, and delivering forecasts to completion.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and smooth project execution.

• Understanding of NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Apply knowledge of industry standards such as MCHW, CESMM, and NRM to cost estimation and project execution.

• Review and finalize cost estimates for various infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Work closely with the UK team and project managers, ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.

• Maintain progress trackers, oversee resource allocation, and support in team management for efficient project execution.

• Oversee work order management and budget preparation for resources to optimize financial planning.

• Share knowledge with team members on cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and best industry practices to enhance overall team capabilities.

Key Competencies / Skills

• BOQ Preparation & Value Engineering.

• Quantity take-off, Rate Analysis and Pricing.

• Cost Estimation, Cost Plan & Benchmarking.

• Cost Monitoring, Audit & Validation.

• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC & JCT Form of contracts.

• Aware about Procurement plan & Tendering.

• Carbon footprint calculation & Management.

• Life Cycle Cost & Carbon Assessment.

• Thorough understanding suite of contracts.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred to have experience of working on UK projects.

• Preferred to have advanced level knowledge of CostX.

• Effective management for successful project delivery.

• Interdisciplinary coordination with international colleagues.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Preferred to have sound experience of using MS packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• 6+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field.

• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or working towards same certification is preferred.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.