Quantity Surveyor (Tender & Costing)

About the role

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in tendering, cost estimation and project costing within the construction/engineering industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quotations and tender submissions, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and BOQs, as well as coordinating with Operations, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate and competitive project costing.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quotations, cost estimates and tender submissions based on tender requirements
• Perform quantity take-off and measurement from drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Prepare and review BOQ, tender costing, project budgets and pre/post-tender estimates
• Prepare project costing covering materials, equipment, manpower and subcontractor costs
• Source quotations and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing
• Assist in completing tender forms, technical documents, contractor particulars and supporting documentation
• Review tender specifications, drawings and requirements and coordinate with Operations on technical and costing matters
• Review contracts and tender documents and highlight discrepancies, commercial risks and unusual requirements
• Attend site show rounds, tender briefings and meetings when required
• Manage tender costing and documentation from pre-tender stage through tender submission

About you

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction, Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in Quantity Surveying, tendering, estimation or project costing, preferably within the construction industry
• Able to perform quantity take-off, measurement and costing independently
• Able to prepare BOQ, quotations, cost estimates and tender submissions
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Good understanding of material, subcontractor, equipment and manpower costing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented, responsible and able to work within tight tender deadlines