Quantity Surveyor

As an Interior Quantity Surveyor, your primary role is to manage the costs associated with interior design projects. You will be responsible for estimating costs, conducting quantity take-offs, assisting with tendering and procurement, monitoring project costs, managing contracts, providing value engineering solutions, closing out projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. - Prepare detailed cost estimates based on interior design concepts, layouts, and specifications. - Develop and manage project budgets for materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), and labor. - Update cost plans through design development stages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed Design). - Conduct precise quantity take-offs for interior elements such as flooring, partitions, ceilings, millwork, custom furniture, loose furniture, wall finishes, lighting, and MEP services. - Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) based on drawings and specifications. - Draft tender documents for suppliers, contractors, and vendors. - Assist in evaluating bids and negotiating with contractors and vendors. - Recommend cost-effective procurement strategies without compromising design intent. - Track and monitor project costs against the budget throughout the project lifecycle. - Issue cost reports at regular intervals to identify variances and suggest corrective actions. - Handle change management by evaluating the cost implications of design changes, variation orders, and scope adjustments. - Assist with drafting, reviewing, and administering contracts for interior works. - Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and monitor claims or disputes. - Proactively identify cost-saving alternatives for materials, methods, and construction techniques. - Provide value engineering proposals without compromising on aesthetics, quality, or performance. - Prepare final accounts and ensure all financial matters are settled at project completion. - Audit final costs against budgets and report on cost savings or overruns. - Work closely with interior designers, architects, project managers, and clients to align design vision with budget realities. - Attend site meetings and design review sessions to provide cost advice. - Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field. - Proven experience in cost estimation, budgeting, and quantity surveying within the interior design industry. - Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and procurement processes. - Proficiency in quantity take-off software and MS Excel. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., RICS, CIOB) would be a plus.,