Ashiq Sharif

About Ashiq Sharif

MRICS Candidate (Quantity Surveying & Construction pathway) with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Quantity Surveying from RICS School of Built Environment. Currently working as an Assistant Cost Lead, delivering pre-contract cost management services across hospitality, residential, and commercial projects.Experienced in cost planning and design economics across RIBA Stages 0–4, including feasibility estimates, elemental cost plans, detailed cost planning, BOQ preparation, tender documentation, tender analysis, and value engineering.Committed to professional standards, accuracy, and continuous development in line with RICS Global Professional and Ethical Standards, with a long-term objective of building an international career in cost consultancy.

Experience

1. Assistant Cost Lead

   JLL

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   MRICS Candidate (Quantity Surveying & Construction pathway).• Pre-contract cost management support for 6 projects including high-rise residential, villas, commercial buildings, and interior fit-out works.• Quantity take-offs and measurements for architectural and structural works, including as-built drawings.• Cost planning and estimating at schematic, technical, and detailed tender stages.• Assisted in preparation of tender documentation, including BOQs and pricing schedules.• Coordinated with vendors to obtain quotations and benchmark market rates.• Performed value engineering for soft finishes (SOF) to support cost optimization.• Assisted in preparation of high-level MEP cost plans for early-stage budgeting.

Education

• Dayapuram Residential School

  High School

• RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

  MBA, Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying

• MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Civil Engineering