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Role Description This is a full-time on-site Quantity Surveyor role located in Iver at HCL Group. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for: - Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents. - Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms. - Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs. - Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures. - Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and drawings. - Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team. - Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure. - Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities. - Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender. - Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side. - Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings. - Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations. - Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site. - Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises. - Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money. Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry. - Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards. - Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques. - Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects. - Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects. - Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities. - Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.