Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) to manage tendering, cost control, contract administration, variation orders, progress claims, and final accounts throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide cost references, preliminary quotations, quantities, and costing support for feasibility studies and project planning.
• Review specifications, tender drawings, documents, scope of work, and commercial risks.
• Prepare tender valuations, cost comparisons, tender analysis, clarification points, and tender interview documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in tender interviews with consultants and contractors, including preparing tender questionnaires.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with contractors and manage the award process.
• Review consultants’ draft Letters of Award and issue relevant instructions and award documentation.
• Verify site measurements and completed works against drawings, specifications, BOQ, and contract requirements.
• Review contractors’ progress claims, prepare interim payment certificates, and maintain monthly claim records.
• Evaluate and prepare cost estimates and comparisons for variation orders, back charges, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate with project teams and site personnel to verify quantities and assess variations against tender and construction drawings.
• Conduct site walk-throughs and support the project team in achieving smooth CCC completion.
• Conduct final measurements, prepare final account assessments, and compile warranty documentation after CCC.
• Work closely with the Project Team on defects, back charges, and retention matters, including retention set-off and release.
• Maintain accurate contract files, cost records, awarded trade summaries, and project correspondence.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, project, finance, and accounts teams on contract and commercial matters.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Management or the immediate superior.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of QS, contract administration or construction cost control experience, preferably in property development or main contractor environment.
• Must be available to work flexible hours when tender, claim, payment or site deadlines require.
• Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Able to attend site meetings, tender interviews and contractor discussions when assigned.
• Must maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all commercial matters.