Quantity Surveyor Intern/Protege

Quantity Surveyor Intern / PROTÉGÉ — Job Description

Position: Quantity Surveyor Intern / PROTÉGÉ
Department: Quantity Surveying / Contract & Commercial
Reports To: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
Industry: Construction

Key Responsibilities:

1. Measurement & Taking-Off

   • Assist in taking-off quantities from drawings and specifications.
   • Assist QS in preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ).
   • Measure and verify quantities of construction works carried out on site.
   • Assist in checking quantities against approved drawings and site conditions.

2. Cost Estimation & Pricing

   • Assist in preparing cost estimates, quotations and tender documents.
   • Assist in obtaining and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
   • Assist in preparing material and labour cost comparisons.
   • Maintain records of current material and subcontractor prices.

3. Tender & Contract Administration

   • Assist in preparing tender submissions and related documents.
   • Assist in reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications.
   • Assist in preparing and maintaining subcontractor documentation.
   • Assist in monitoring contractual requirements and deadlines.

4. Progress Claims & Payment

   • Assist in preparing monthly progress claims.
   • Assist in measuring work progress for interim payment applications.
   • Assist in checking subcontractor claims and supporting documents.
   • Maintain records of payment certificates, claims and invoices.

5. Variation Orders & Cost Control

   • Assist in identifying and recording variations to the original scope of work.
   • Assist in preparing variation order (VO) calculations and supporting documents.
   • Assist in monitoring project costs against the approved budget.
   • Update cost records and prepare simple cost reports when required.

6. Site & Project Coordination

   • Attend site visits together with the QS/project team to verify work progress and quantities.
   • Coordinate with site supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers regarding measurements and work progress.
   • Assist in resolving discrepancies between drawings, site measurements and actual works.

7. Documentation & Filing

   • Maintain proper filing of drawings, BQ, quotations, claims, invoices, purchase orders and other QS documents.
   • Update QS records and project cost documentation.
   • Assist in preparing reports and documentation required by the management.

8. Learning & Professional Development

   • Gain practical exposure to construction contracts, quantity surveying and project cost management.
   • Learn the procedures and practices involved in tendering, measurement, valuation and contract administration.
   • Perform other QS-related duties assigned by the supervisor or management.