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Estimation Engineer Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

Estimation engineers build the cost of a job before it is won: material, labour, overheads and risk. We recruit Estimation Engineers for 8 industries across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

13openings

8industries

2–10 yrstypical experience

₹3.5–10 LPAindicative salary band

What a Estimation Engineer does

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills and tools employers ask for

Quantity take-offRate analysisAutoCAD measurementExcel / costing software

Estimators who keep a reliable cost database and can explain every number are valued by fabrication, construction and MEP companies. Experience with both domestic and export jobs is a plus.

Industry-wise

Estimation Engineer jobs by industry

Fabrication & Heavy Engineering

Estimation Engineer – Static Equipment & Structures

1 openings →

Press Shops & Sheet Metal

Estimation Engineer – Sheet Metal Costing

1 openings →

Machining & CNC Shops

Estimation Engineer – Machining Cost Estimation

1 openings →

EPC & Project Contracting

Estimation Engineer – EPC Cost Estimation

1 openings →

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Estimation Engineer – Water Treatment Packages

2 openings →

Oil & Gas

Estimation Engineer – Pipeline Projects

2 openings →

Construction & Infrastructure

Estimation Engineer – Quantity Surveying & Billing

2 openings →

MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection

Estimation Engineer – MEP Estimation

3 openings →

Current Estimation Engineer openings

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Fabrication & Heavy Engineering · 1

HC-FAB-117Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Static Equipment & Structures

Client: a process-skid builder · Fabrication & Heavy Engineering

Location: Ponneri, Tiruvallur
Experience: 7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹7.0–8.9 LPA
Discipline: Structural
Qualification: B.E. Civil / M.E. Structural

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Press Shops & Sheet Metal · 1

HC-PRESS-109Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Sheet Metal Costing

Client: a sheet metal and tooling company · Press Shops & Sheet Metal

Location: Thirumudivakkam, Chennai
Experience: 2–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.5–6.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Machining & CNC Shops · 1

HC-MACHI-101Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Machining Cost Estimation

Client: a valve and pump parts machining shop · Machining & CNC Shops

Location: Ambattur, Chennai
Experience: 6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.3–8.9 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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EPC & Project Contracting · 1

HC-EPC-107Contract

Estimation Engineer – EPC Cost Estimation

Client: an oil & gas EPC company · EPC & Project Contracting

Location: Egmore, Chennai
Experience: 5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.6–7.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Water & Wastewater Treatment · 2

HC-WATER-104Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Water Treatment Packages

Client: a water treatment EPC company · Water & Wastewater Treatment

Location: Avinashi, Tiruppur
Experience: 6–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.3–8.6 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-WATER-110Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Water Treatment Packages

Client: a municipal water projects contractor · Water & Wastewater Treatment

Location: Palladam, Tiruppur
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–6.1 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Oil & Gas · 2

HC-OILGA-110Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: an oilfield services company · Oil & Gas

Location: Tiruvarur
Experience: 3–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–7.1 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-OILGA-111Contract

Estimation Engineer – Pipeline Projects

Client: a pipeline contractor · Oil & Gas

Location: Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur
Experience: 3–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–5.9 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Construction & Infrastructure · 2

HC-INFRA-119Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Quantity Surveying & Billing

Client: a highway and bridges contractor · Construction & Infrastructure

Location: Chromepet, Chennai
Experience: 5–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.6–8.1 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-INFRA-128Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Quantity Surveying & Billing

Client: a metro rail contractor · Construction & Infrastructure

Location: Kancheepuram, Chennai
Experience: 5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.6–7.4 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection · 3

HC-MEP-106Full-time

Estimation Engineer – MEP Estimation

Client: an MEP contractor · MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection

Location: Taramani, Chennai
Experience: 2–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.5–5.3 LPA
Discipline: Civil
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Civil

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-MEP-108Full-time

Estimation Engineer – MEP Estimation

Client: an MEP contractor · MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection

Location: Sholinganallur, Chennai
Experience: 5–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.6–7.3 LPA
Discipline: Electrical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. EEE

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-MEP-111Full-time

Estimation Engineer – MEP Estimation

Client: an HVAC systems company · MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection

Location: OMR, Chennai
Experience: 6–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.3–8.0 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary of a Estimation Engineer in Tamil Nadu?

Indicative bands on our desk run from about ₹3.5 to ₹10 lakh per annum depending on experience, industry and location. Actual offers are set by each employer.

Which industries hire Estimation Engineers?

We recruit Estimation Engineers for Fabrication & Heavy Engineering, Press Shops & Sheet Metal, Machining & CNC Shops, EPC & Project Contracting, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Oil & Gas, Construction & Infrastructure, MEP, HVAC & Fire Protection.

Where are Estimation Engineer jobs located?

Most openings are in Tiruppur, Tiruvarur, Ambattur, Taramani, with roles across all Tamil Nadu districts.

How much experience is required?

Most Estimation Engineer roles we handle ask for 2 to 10 years, though some employers take trained freshers.