Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Description The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support nowGurukul initiatives by providing expert guidance on cost-related aspects of projects and learning content. This part-time, remote role involves reviewing and advising on project budgets, preparing and validating Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and supporting cost planning for ServiceNow-related and community projects. The role includes monitoring and reporting on costs, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions to keep initiatives within approved budgets. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will collaborate with community leads and mentors to develop practical case studies, examples, and learning materials that illustrate cost management best practices. The role also includes mentoring learners, answering questions in forums, and participating in occasional virtual sessions to explain quantity surveying concepts in an accessible way.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Cost Control and Cost Management to ensure effective oversight of project expenditures.
• Candidates should possess abilities in Cost Planning and Cost Reporting to support accurate forecasting and transparent financial communication.
• Candidates should possess experience in preparing, reviewing, and managing BOQ to support structured and detailed project costing.
• Relevant professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer, preferably at senior level, in construction, infrastructure, or technology-related projects.
• Professional certification or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and Excel skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to explain complex cost concepts clearly to learners and collaborate effectively in a remote, community-based environment.