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Role & responsibilities - Preparation of detailed project cost estimates and Engineer's Estimates - Quantity take-offs from architectural, structural and civil drawings - Preparation and checking of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) - Preparation of tender estimates and detailed rate analysis - Rate analysis based on CPWD DSR, State SOR, market rates and non-schedule items - Preparation of comparative statements for materials, subcontractors and vendors - Tender documentation, bid analysis and evaluation - Cost planning, budgeting and monitoring of project costs - Preparation of project cost statements and cost-control reports - Analysis of material, labour, machinery and overhead components - Coordination with procurement, billing and project execution teams - Review of drawings, specifications, tender documents and contract conditions - Preparation and maintenance of estimation, tendering and contract documentation Preferred candidate profile - B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Estimation and Tendering - Strong experience in building and infrastructure projects - Hands-on knowledge of CPWD DSR and State Schedule of Rates (SOR) - Strong understanding of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs and rate analysis - Experience in preparation of tender estimates, comparative statements and bid evaluation - Positive knowledge of market-rate analysis and preparation of rates for non-schedule items - Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD - Good analytical and numerical skills - Ability to independently prepare estimates and evaluate project costs .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
144.883Jobs
31.687IN
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.