Quantity Surveyor

About the role

This role involves the preparation of tender documents, bills of quantities, and cost estimates for interior design and fit-out projects. You will evaluate tender proposals, conduct project feasibility studies, and manage cost information throughout the project lifecycle.

You will assist in handling contractual matters with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, while overseeing overall project budget setting, cost planning, and monitoring. The role also includes reviewing and comparing contract awards, subcontractor quotations, and prevailing rates to ensure cost competitiveness and value for money.

You will review and update procedures, policies, and subcontract agreements, including relevant contractual clauses, in line with the latest regulations and industry practices to safeguard the company's interests. You will monitor project expenditure, prepare and update cashflow projections, and provide regular cost reports to support effective budget control.

You will advise the project team on potential cost overruns, cost risks, and suitable alternative materials, finishes, or construction solutions where appropriate. The role also involves sourcing and developing a wider pool of reliable interior subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors, including those for carpentry, flooring, ceiling, electrical, mechanical, glass, metalwork, painting, and other interior fit-out works.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of tender documents and quantities
• Provision of cost estimates
• Evaluation of tender proposals
• Conduct project feasibility studies and manage cost information for all projects
• Assist on contractual issues with client, subcontractor and consultants
• Overall project budget setting and monitoring
• Comparison and review of award of contracts and rates
• Monitoring of project expenditure and preparation of cashflow projections and updates for budget control
• Advise on possible cost over-runs and alternative solutions
• Expand the pool of sub-contractor and supplier contacts and sourcing

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Building or Quantity Surveying
• 2-5 years' relevant experience with contractor
• Meticulous and analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive and good team player
• Good at time management