Quantity Surveying / Billing Engineer Civil

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced QS / Billing Engineer - Civil with 12+ years of expertise in quantity surveying, billing, cost control, contract administration, and commercial management of large-scale construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing quantities, contractor billing, cost monitoring, variations, claims, and final accounts while ensuring commercial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates based on project drawings and specifications.
• Review, verify, and certify contractor RA bills, subcontractor invoices, and payment applications.
• Monitor project costs and track budget utilization to ensure financial control.
• Conduct quantity measurements and verify executed work at site.
• Manage variation orders, change requests, extra items, and associated commercial assessments.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, billing summaries, cash flow forecasts, and commercial MIS reports.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including bid evaluation and comparative analysis.
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Monitor project progress from a commercial perspective and identify potential cost risks.
• Assist in claim management, dispute resolution, and contractual correspondence.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives on billing and commercial matters.
• Reconcile quantities and costs during project closure and final account settlement.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of bills, contracts, variations, and commercial approvals.
• Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Diploma/Certification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Commercial Management will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, RICS, or equivalent are preferred.

Additional Information

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