Job Description

Company Introduction:
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at
Position Summary:
The Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) supports the commercial management of MEP works for building projects across multiple sectors. Primarily responsible for preparing accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and cost plans at various design stages, while supporting tendering, value engineering, and cost estimation activities. The position also assists in selected post-contract commercial tasks, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance with applicable standards, and effective coordination with project stakeholders.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Measurement & Quantification

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, and HVAC work using applicable standards.
• Use software tools (e.g., CostX, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off, summarize quantities, and transfer data into BOQs or cost plans, including carrying out bulk checks.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities, including carrying out bulk checks.

Cost Planning & Estimation

• Prepare cost plans at different design stages, including Concept, Schematic, and Design Development.
• Analyse and adjust unit rates, price BOQ items, collect market quotations, and assist in the preparation of tender estimates.
• Support value engineering exercises and cost plan reporting.

Tendering & Procurement Support

• Have a basic understanding of the tendering process and tender documentation.
• Assist in tender estimate preparation and evaluation support.

Post-Contract Commercial Support

• Support post-contract activities by understanding key contract terms and the post-contract work process flow.
• Assist in the preparation of payment recommendation reports.

Technical Knowledge (MEP Works)

• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Technology in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost planning, or estimation for MEP works on building projects such as Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fit-out, and Industrial/Warehouse developments.
• Excellent in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools), and other quantification/estimation software.
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn and adapt to customized software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent Interpersonal and presentation Skills.

Skills Required