Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Manages the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring cost efficiency, contractual compliance, accurate valuation of works, and timely project financial reporting while supporting successful project delivery.

1. Cost Planning & Budget Control

• Prepare project cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Monitor project expenditure vs budget.
• Conduct cost forecasting and financial risk assessment.
• Advise management on cost optimisation strategies.

2. Tender & Procurement Management

• Review tender drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Prepare tender submissions, BOQs, and pricing strategies.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate pricing.
• Prepare subcontract agreements and LOA documentation.

3. Contract Administration

• Interpret contract terms, identify risks, and ensure compliance.
• Manage variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Handle dispute avoidance and commercial negotiations.
• Maintain proper documentation and records.

4. Progress Claims & Payment Certification

• Prepare monthly progress claims to clients.
• Evaluate subcontractor claims and certify payments.
• Track cash flow projections and payment schedules.
• Follow up outstanding payments and final account settlement.

5. Project Cost Monitoring

• Conduct site measurements and valuation of works done.
• Monitor variation orders and additional works.
• Ensure cost control throughout project lifecycle.
• Provide regular commercial reports to management.

6. Final Account Settlement

• Prepare final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure documentation completeness for claim justification.
• Resolve commercial disputes where necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare project cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans
• Monitor project expenditure vs budget
• Conduct cost forecasting and financial risk assessment
• Advise management on cost optimisation strategies
• Review tender drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Prepare tender submissions, BOQs, and pricing strategies
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate pricing
• Interpret contract terms, identify risks, and ensure compliance
• Manage variations, claims, and contractual correspondence
• Prepare monthly progress claims to clients

Job Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience in Singapore’s construction industry.
• Strong experience in cost estimation, tender preparation, quantity measurement, cost control and contract administration.
• Familiar with Singapore construction contracts, procurement practices and relevant industry standards.
• Experience in private building / industrial / warehouse projects will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of variation claims, progress claims, subcontractor management, final accounts and cost reporting.
• Able to review tender documents, drawings and specifications, and provide accurate cost assessments.
• Good negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of relevant QS / estimating software is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with Project Managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Singapore construction experience is mandatory.
• Candidates must be able to work independently and manage multiple projects / assignments effectively.