Senior Quantity Surveyor (Interior Design & Build)

About the role

This is a full-scope Quantity Surveying role covering both pre-contract and post-contract responsibilities. You will manage project costs, procurement, and commercial matters while working closely with Sales Consultants, Project Managers, Site Teams, Designers, and Management to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and margins. This role is suitable for a QS with solid site exposure and a background in residential interior design projects who is ready to handle projects with a high level of responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and budgets based on drawings, specifications, and client requirements
• Work closely with Sales Consultants and Designers to prepare project quotations
• Review design drawings and highlight cost implications, risks, and value engineering opportunities
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ), schedules of rates, and detailed cost breakdowns
• Support tender strategy, tender evaluation, and contractor/vendor selection
• Prepare and review contracts, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements
• Manage procurement processes including sourcing, price comparison, negotiation, and appointment of vendors/subcontractors
• Monitor project cost against approved budgets and report cost variance regularly
• Prepare and certify progress claims, payment recommendations, and cost reports
• Evaluate and prepare Variation Orders (VO), including pricing, justification, and approval submissions

About you

• Experience in residential interior design & build, renovation, or construction environments
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant working experience in quantity surveying
• Proven exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract QS functions
• Strong understanding of construction costing, measurement, procurement, and contract administration
• Solid knowledge of VO pricing, claims handling, and final account preparation
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, M&E, and interior drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for cost tracking, analysis, and reporting
• Strong commercial mindset and cost awareness
• High attention to detail and accuracy

About us

Balens Group operates as a design & build group delivering interior design & build, renovation, and building works across residential and selected workspace projects under the IDX platform. We manage projects end-to-end — from cost planning and procurement through construction and final account closure.

Benefits

• Exposure to full QS lifecycle, not just tender pricing
• Opportunity to handle real project responsibility in an ID & Build environment
• Clear growth path toward Senior Quantity Surveyor as performance and experience grow
• Structured systems, SOPs, and management support