Lead, BIM Quantity Surveyor

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Full-time

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About us 

Launched in 2017, WeWork India is one of India’s leading premium flexible workspace operators - GPTW certified (Nov 2024 – Nov 2025, Dec 2025 – Dec 2026). WeWork India has been the largest operator by total revenue for the past three fiscal years. Since its inception, WeWork India has expanded across 8 cities in Chennai, New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, with 76 operational centres spanning 8.2 million square feet (as of December 2025). WeWork India has played a significant role in the growth of the flexible workspace sector and contributed to the evolution of its products and services, providing customised and curated solutions for various office space needs.

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Extract quantities from architectural, interior, and MEP drawings (AutoCAD/Revit) to create detailed BOQs and cost estimates.
  • Carry out item-wise rate analysis (materials + labour + overheads) for all major trades: Civil, Electrical, HVAC, Firefighting, Plumbing, Networking, Furniture, etc. C&I is a must have.
  • Prepare and maintain rate databases, cost libraries, and benchmarking tools based on market intelligence and past project data.
  • Track and update prevailing market rates for materials, labour, and subcontractor services across regions.
  • Prepare unit rate-based costing sheets with speed and precision to support sales/design teams during RFPs and client pitches.
  • Support early-stage project pricing and value engineering options to meet target budgets without compromising functionality or aesthetics.
  • Scout for new materials, vendors, and technologies to optimise pricing, lead times, and installation efficiency.
  • Create and share cost comparison statements, rate breakdowns, and rate justification notes for internal approvals.
  • Provide costing support for change requests during construction, changes in scope, and quick budget revisions during design iterations.
  • Work closely with the procurement team to align cost estimates with vendor pricing, delivery timelines, and negotiated rates.
  • Monitor cost deviations against original budgets and recommend course corrections based on actual rate trends.
  • Understand key cost drivers in fast-track fit-out projects and provide pricing solutions that align with speed-to-market delivery.

Education and Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying (or Diploma with relevant experience).
  • 8-10 years of experience in cost estimation, rate analysis, or cost control within commercial interiors or design-build environments.
  • Strong command over costing for C&I, MEP, modular & custom furniture, lighting, and interior finishes.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, rate analysis formats, and SAP.
  • Excellent knowledge of material rates, labour productivity, and vendor ecosystems in metros
  • Ability to deliver fast and accurate costing outputs with 1–2 day turnaround, even with limited inputs.
  • Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and technical detailing.
  • Familiarity with Indian market conditions and practical site constraints affecting cost.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WeWork India is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We expect all employees to embody our values and all aspects of employment including the decisions to hire and promote, are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

Our total rewards philosophy is aimed at providing compensation that is competitive, performance linked and helps us attract and retain the talent we need to drive our business forward and serve our members. As part of WeWork India, our commitment to you is that  you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters collaboration, flexibility and inclusion.