Senior Engineer, Mechanical Quantity Surveying

Person Specifications: (Minimum attributes for the job holder to be effective in this job) Basic Academic Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Preferred Qualification Postgraduate qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is preferred. Technical Certifications Professional training or certification in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, FIDIC, Contract Management, RICS, AACE, or related disciplines is preferred. Experience Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or MEP construction projects. Specific Industry Experience Strong experience in quantity surveying for mechanical/MEP works, including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, piping, utilities, and associated mechanical systems. Computer Skills Good proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, quantity take-off/estimation applications, ERP systems, document-management systems, and project-control tools. Familiarity with BIM/Revit and Primavera P6 is advantageous. Language Proficiency Very good proficiency in Business and Technical English, including preparation of commercial reports, valuations, contractual correspondence, and supporting documentation. Competencies/Skills Mechanical Quantity Surveying Cost Control & Commercial Analysis Variation & Claims Assessment Subcontract Commercial Management Contractual & Technical Coordination Work Environment & Physical Effort Combination of office and project-site work involving drawing and BOQ reviews, computer-based analysis, site measurement, progress verification, commercial meetings, and coordination with project stakeholders. Supervision Received (Job title of this position’s immediate Superior) Manager, Quantity Surveying Supervision Given (if any, job title/s of subordinates for this position) No direct reports Communications: (job title, department, and entities with which the position has an interface) Internal: Projects, Commercial & Contracts, Planning & Cost Control, Mechanical/MEP Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Site Execution, Estimation, QA/QC, and other relevant disciplines. External: Clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other authorized project stakeholders. Job Authority / Other Factors: (Decision-making authority, resources controlled, operational, financial, administrative functions, or any special distinct requirement for the job as required) Review and validate mechanical quantities and measurements; prepare and assess valuations and variations; review subcontractor payment applications and commercial submissions; request supporting technical information; maintain commercial records; recommend quantity and cost assessments; and escalate significant cost, contractual, or commercial deviations for management decision. KEY RESULTS AREAS (KRA) (What areas or major activities will produce the contributions that the company expects from this job holder?) LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES (Routine and non-routine tasks that have to be performed to achieve the KRA identified. Highlight the result that is expected from each task) 1 Mechanical Quantity Measurement & BOQ Management: Ensure accurate measurement and control of mechanical work quantities. Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scope requirements for mechanical works. Prepare and verify quantity take-offs for HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, piping, utilities, and other assigned mechanical systems. Maintain updated quantity records reflecting approved drawings and scope changes. Verify installed quantities through site measurement and progress reviews. Identify and reconcile differences between BOQ, design, and actual executed quantities. 2 Cost Control & Commercial Monitoring: Monitor mechanical costs and identify potential commercial deviations. Track mechanical budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecast cost to complete. Monitor cost performance against approved budgets and commercial baselines. Identify potential overruns, savings, and emerging cost exposures. Provide quantity and cost information for project forecasts and commercial reports. Coordinate with Project Controls and Finance to reconcile relevant commercial information. 3 Progress Valuation & Payment: Ensure accurate valuation and certification support for mechanical works. Measure and value completed mechanical works for interim payment applications. Prepare measurement sheets and supporting documentation for client valuations. Coordinate responses to consultant/client comments on submitted quantities. Review subcontractor progress quantities and payment applications. Reconcile claimed, certified, and executed quantities and maintain approp

Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or MEP construction projects. Basic Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Preferred Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline is preferred. Technical Certifications: Professional training or certification in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, FIDIC, Contract Management, RICS, AACE, or related disciplines is preferred.

1 Mechanical Quantity Measurement & BOQ Management: Ensure accurate measurement and control of mechanical work quantities. Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scope requirements for mechanical works. Prepare and verify quantity take-offs for HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, piping, utilities, and other assigned mechanical systems. Maintain updated quantity records reflecting approved drawings and scope changes. Verify installed quantities through site measurement and progress reviews. Identify and reconcile differences between BOQ, design, and actual executed quantities. 2 Cost Control & Commercial Monitoring: Monitor mechanical costs and identify potential commercial deviations. Track mechanical budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecast cost to complete. Monitor cost performance against approved budgets and commercial baselines. Identify potential overruns, savings, and emerging cost exposures. Provide quantity and cost information for project forecasts and commercial reports. Coordinate with Project Controls and Finance to reconcile relevant commercial information. 3 Progress Valuation & Payment: Ensure accurate valuation and certification support for mechanical works. Measure and value completed mechanical works for interim payment applications. Prepare measurement sheets and supporting documentation for client valuations. Coordinate responses to consultant/client comments on submitted quantities. Review subcontractor progress quantities and payment applications. Reconcile claimed, certified, and executed quantities and maintain appropriate records.