3 Estimating Specialist jobs in India

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role throughout the entire project lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international stakeholders on complex infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring effective cost management, financial control, and contract administration across diverse, large-scale developments, often in challenging environments.
Your primary responsibilities include leading the preparation of detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring alignment with international standards and best practices. You will provide strategic cost advice, oversee budget control, and support the successful execution of projects across multiple geographies.
Additionally, you will be responsible for financial reporting, including cash flow forecasting, cost variance analysis, and net margin assessments, while maintaining strict contractual and commercial oversight. Your role will also involve managing risks, negotiating with contractors and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
Beyond technical expertise, your ability to mentor and develop teams, foster effective interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in cost management practices will be key to the success of both projects and the broader business.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately **4,000 talented people** across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than **73,000 globally** , in 550 **offices across 40 countries** , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: **Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.**
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+ Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
+ A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
+ A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
**_Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose._**
**Working with Us**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**Our Hybrid Working Module**
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
+ Maximize collaboration.
+ Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
+ Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
**Health, Safety and Wellbeing**
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our "Making Health and Safety Personal" initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
**Inclusivity and Diversity**
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
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+ Develop detailed budgets and cost estimates for all pre-contract stages, including concept design, feasibility design, preliminary design, and detailed design, ensuring cost accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Monitor and manage project costs to prevent overruns by tracking expenditures and identifying potential cost-saving measures.
+ Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bills of Quantities (BOQs), ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
+ Conduct precise measurements, rate analysis, and risk evaluations to support cost-effective decision-making.
+ Perform rate analysis using SPONS price book, Schedule of Rates (SoR), and BCIS cost index.
+ Develop and implement procurement strategies, overseeing the procurement process to optimize costs and timelines.
+ Administer construction contracts, including change management, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
+ Provide financial reporting, including tracking expenditures, preparing final cost projections, and delivering forecasts to completion.
+ Coordinate with project stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration and smooth project execution.
+ Manage contracts under NEC, FIDIC, and JCT forms of contract, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
+ Apply knowledge of industry standards such as MCHW, CESMM, and NRM to cost estimation and project execution.
+ Review and finalize cost estimates for various infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
+ Work closely with the UK team and project managers, ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
+ Maintain progress trackers, oversee resource allocation, and support in team management for efficient project execution.
+ Oversee work order management and budget preparation for resources to optimize financial planning.
+ Provide training and mentorship to team members on cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and best industry practices to enhance overall team capabilities
Key Competencies / Skills
+ BOQ Preparation based on NRM & Value Engineering.
+ Quantity take-off, Rate Analysis and Pricing.
+ Cost Estimation, Cost Plan & Benchmarking.
+ Cost Monitoring, Audit & Validation.
+ Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC & JCT Form of contracts.
+ Experience in Procurement plan & Tendering.
+ Carbon footprint calculation & Management.
+ Life Cycle Cost & Carbon Assessment.
+ Thorough understanding suite of contracts.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Preferred to have experience of working on UK projects.
+ Preferred to have advanced level knowledge of CostX.
+ Effective teamwork and management for successful project delivery.
+ Interdisciplinary coordination with international colleagues.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
+ Preferred to have sound experience of using MS packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
+ 12+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, with a strong background in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
+ Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
+ Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
+ Chartered Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent certification is preferred.
BGV:
+ Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
+ Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".

, India
**Job Family Group:**
Projects
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Posting Start Date:**
October 14, 2025
**Business unit:**
Projects and Technology
**Experience Level:**
Early Careers
**Job Description:**
**What's the role**
As a Projects Portfolio Cost Estimator, your role is to develop accurate cost estimates for capital and operational expenditures across all project phases. You'll translate project scope into detailed estimates, incorporating risk-based contingencies using deterministic and probabilistic methods. Key tasks include scenario analysis, benchmarking, estimate reviews, and alignment with planning teams. You'll manage estimate documentation, support data collection for future benchmarking, and provide assurance on detailed estimates using actual costs and construction data. The role also involves presenting insights, maintaining estimate records, and driving continuous improvement in cost estimation practices.
**What you'll be doing**
+ The Projects Portfolio Cost Estimator scope involves the translation of Project scope into the estimate of capital and operational expenditure cost during the project phases (Identify, Assess, Select, Define and Execute). The estimates completed by the cost estimator not only cover the costs associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, implementation commissioning and start-up but also address the translation of the project risk profile into cost contingency via deterministic and probabilistic methods, the potential effect of market movements over the project timescale, and the complete suite of "Owners Costs" that Shell will experience.
+ Formulate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters.
+ Support project teams on scenario comparisons, uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks.
+ Support reviews and assurance of cost estimates. Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs.
+ Assess prospect scope and develop consistent estimates ranging from Type 0 to Type 4.
+ Work with Planning & Cost Engineers to ensure alignment between planning and cost deliverables.
+ Arrange Estimate Kick Offs and Estimate Review meetings with the stakeholders.
+ Develop Estimate Plan detailing how the estimate will be developed.
+ Develop Estimate Basis to document how estimate was developed.
+ Support process to collect actual cost performance, condition and normalise data for future use, develop metrics and benchmarking information.
+ Develop benchmarking packages at appropriate level to check estimate results from top down versus both internal and external comparable data. Work with IPA forms and reports to understand comparison of Shell projects to industry datasets.
+ Utilise Technical, Economical, Commercial, Organisational & Political (TECOP) profile to establish appropriate deterministic cost contingency.
+ Support development of deterministic cost model and probabilistic cost analysis.
+ Support project teams with presentations, dashboards.
+ Update SharePoint with Estimates, Benchmark data and relevant data for future reference.
+ Provide assurance and challenge, as needed, on detailed project cost estimates (Type 4). Incorporate project actual costs to date and detailed MTOs from IFC (Issue For Construction) design packages matched with detailed pricing and construction unit hours to establish remaining project costs.
+ Perform uncertainty analysis and sensitivities on cost estimates, reflecting analysis of project risks. Utilize appropriate deterministic or probabilistic risk assessment tools to develop the appropriate cost contingencies.
**What you bring**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Certification as a Cost Estimator or equivalent experience.
+ Minimum 5-10 years of experience in cost estimating positions in the Oil & Gas industry (operating refinery or petrochemicals plants preferred) on small capital projects portfolios.
+ Fully versed with Cost Estimating Tools and Methodologies.
+ Well versed with ASPEN TECH estimating tool
+ Experience in cost risk analysis, preferably with both deterministic and probabilistic methods.
+ Experience in sourcing and using benchmark data
+ Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
+ Team player and self-motivated.
+ Advance skill level in MS Excel.
+ Fully versed with MS Office suite of software (Word, Powerpoint and Outlook)
+ Preferred experience in following tools: ASPEN TECH , CCET.
+ Preferred experience in Electrical Projects or petrochemicals plant turnarounds.
**What we offer**
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
+ Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
+ Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
+ Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
+ Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
+ Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
+ Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
+ Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
+ international teams.
+ Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
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**An Inclusive & Progressive Place to Work**
+ To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
+ We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.
+ We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
+ We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
**Shell in India**
Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.
Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.
Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.
Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India's growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.
Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.
We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.
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