Quantity Surveyor

About the role

BÖWE, an award‑winning architecture and design firm, is seeking a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management across pre‑contract and post‑contract phases. The role covers quantity take‑offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimating, tender evaluation, procurement support, and contract administration.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take‑offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and detailed cost estimates from drawings, specifications and BIM models.
• Support pre‑contract activities such as cost planning, budget preparation, tender analysis and commercial evaluation.
• Review and evaluate contractor and supplier quotations for accuracy, competitiveness and scope compliance.
• Assist procurement coordination by preparing comparison sheets, commercial summaries and recommendation reports.
• Monitor project budgets, cost performance and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review interim payment applications, progress claims, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Assess, negotiate and validate variations, change orders, claims and additional work requests.
• Coordinate with design, project management, procurement, finance, contractors, consultants and clients on cost and contract matters.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, payment summaries, variation logs, budget updates and commercial dashboards.
• Support contract administration, including reviewing contract documents, scope gaps, commercial terms and project requirements.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and provide practical commercial recommendations to management.

Required profile

• Strong experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, tendering and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage project costs across pre‑contract and post‑contract stages.
• Advanced experience preparing quantity take‑offs from drawings, specifications, BIM models and tender documents.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials, finishes, fit‑out works, MEP coordination and architectural packages.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and compliance with project requirements and company standards.

Required skills

• Quantity take‑offs
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation
• Cost estimation
• Tender analysis
• Procurement coordination
• Contract administration
• BIM model interpretation
• MEP coordination
• Cost reporting
• Variation assessment
• Interim payment review