Senior Associate - Quantity Surveying

About the role
Provide accurate budgets for Tesco Newbuild, Refresh & Business Initiative projects by ensuring the costs are competitive, offer value for money in line with Tesco business plans and support the implementation of Development Programme with construction project management.
You will be responsible for
Cost Estimation: Prepare Feasibility cost estimate by working closely with Business Owner, Property Project Manager (PPM), External Project Manager (EPM) & Main Contractor (MC) to ensure all scope of works are captured and costed.
Cost Control: Implementing effective cost control measures throughout the project lifecycle. This includes monitoring project budgets, tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing recommendations to ensure projects stay within budget.
Value Engineering and Variation Management: Collaborating with Retail planners, Suppliers, and UK colleagues to identify value engineering opportunities to optimize project costs. reviewing and assessing contractor payment applications, managing variations and claims.
Risk Management: Manage risks associated with construction projects to minimize potential disruptions and financial losses.
Final Account Settlement: Assessing and agreeing on final project costs, negotiating final payments, resolving any outstanding contractual matters and assets capitalisation with Finance team.
Health and Safety Compliance: Collaborate with Project Managers to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate safety measures.
Financial Reporting: Prepare cost tracking reports with right budget forecast and compliance.Governance: Preparation of PIR and Budget approval reports for weekly Property Governance.
One Team Mindset:
Collaborating with Business owners, Project Managers, Retail Planners, Property Operations, Finance, Procurement, Contractors, and Suppliers, to ensure effective communication and coordination. Quantity Surveyors provide expert advice on cost and contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects.
Business Accountabilities
- Understands business needs and in depth understanding of Tesco processes- Builds on Tesco processes and knowledge by applying CI tools and techniques. - Responsible for completing tasks and transactions within agreed KPI's- Solves problems by analyzing solution alternatives
You will need
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering with minimum 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying Experience in construction management preferred

Excel, Bluebeam ToolSupplier NegotiationCost PlanContinuous improvement & Innovative thinking
Whats in it for you
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles - simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Performance Bonus - Opportunity to earn additional compensation bonus based on performance, paid annually

Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.
Skills Required
bluebeam , supplier negotiation , Excel, Innovative Thinking, Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimation, Value Engineering, Financial Reporting, Risk Management