Kanthoruwa

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Cost Estimator

Quantity Surveying·Colombo 8·Posted Jul 22, 2026

Role Summary

Spectrum International Consultants (SIC) is seeking motivated professionals with strong technical knowledge, quantity take-off expertise, and MEP measurement skills to join our growing MEP Quantity Surveying team in Sri Lanka.

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Education & Experience

  • BSc / Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of comprehensive MEP Quantity Surveying experience.
  • Proven track record of 3-5+ years working on large-scale Middle Eastern projects is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the measurement strategy.
  • Allocate work among QSs and AQSs.
  • Review critical quantities and high-value items.
  • Perform final QA/QC before issue.
  • Review assumptions and exclusions.
  • Resolve technical and contractual measurement issues.
  • Approve RFIs and commercial clarifications.
  • Ensure consistency across disciplines and packages.
  • Review cost implications of design changes.
  • Approve final BOQs, cost plans, and tender quantities.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to the team.
  • Manage client-facing discussions related to quantities and measurement.

Technical Requirements

  • Expertise in international standards of measurement (POMI, NRM, NRM2).
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, CostX and Microsoft Excel.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in all MEP systems, measurement principles, and coordination requirements.
  • Ability to prepare accurate BOQs.

MEP Quantity Surveyor

Education & Experience

  • BSc / Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
  • Minimum 4-8 years of continuous experience in pre-contract and post-contract MEP Quantity Surveying duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and allocate measurement work.
  • Measure complex systems.
  • Review all AQS measurements.
  • Identify scope gaps and inconsistencies.
  • Coordinate with designers for clarifications.
  • Prepare BOQs and elemental quantities.
  • Ensure compliance with company measurement standards.
  • Carry out first-level QA/QC.
  • Prepare measurement reports and assumptions.
  • Monitor progress against programme.

Technical Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in AutoCAD and CostX.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Sound knowledge of MEP systems, measurement principles, and coordination requirements.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and well-organized BOQs and quantity take-off documents.

Assistant MEP Quantity Surveyor

Education & Experience

  • BSc / Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
  • Experience: 1-4 years of experience in MEP measurement.
  • Fresh graduates with strong academic performance and relevant technical knowledge are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out detailed quantity take-offs from drawings.
  • Update CostX/Revit measurement files.
  • Prepare quantity schedules.
  • Cross-check drawings against schedules.
  • Update revisions.
  • Maintain measurement records.