Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Foundation works)

RGH-Global Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

RGH-Global Limited in Hong Kong seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Specialist Civil & Geotechnical) to join a team delivering heavy civil foundations, diaphragm walls and geotechnical works. The role targets 2–3 years post-graduate QS experience and bridges main contractor negotiations with downstream subcontractor management.

You will administer subcontracts, prepare valuations, manage variations and cost reporting, and collaborate with project managers and site teams to protect margins on

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of post-graduate quantity surveying experience in HK construction.
• Exposure to heavy civil engineering, foundations, geotechnical works or major infra.
• Solid knowledge of standard contract forms (NEC, Govt GCC, or subcontracts).
• Experience managing client/main contractor and downstream subcontractor accounts.
• Higher Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontracts and specialist supply chain agreements in line with main contracts.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate monthly interim payment applications and valuation of works.
• Identify, price, substantiate, and negotiate compensation events, site instructions and EOTs.
• Evaluate tenders, draft back-to-back subcontracts, review payment applications and final accounts.
• Assist with CVR, cash flow forecasts, budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers, site agents and engineers to capture daily site records and delay events.

Skills

Commercial & Contract Management

Cost Control

Subcontractor Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Collaboration

English & Cantonese

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Foundation works)

• Position Title:Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Specialist Civil & Geotechnical)
• Client Representation: Confidential Search
• Experience Level:2 to 3 Years
• Location: Hong Kong

Position Details

• Position Title:Assistant Quantity Surveyor (Specialist Civil & Geotechnical)
• Client Representation: Confidential Search
• Experience Level:2 to 3 Years
• Location: Hong Kong

Position Overview

We have been exclusively engaged to source a sharp, commercially astute Quantity Surveyor for a global market leader in heavy civil engineering, foundations, diaphragm walls, and geotechnical works.

This role is tailored for an ambitious assistant level QS with 2-3years of experience who understands the high-stakes commercial environment of heavy infrastructure and specialist subcontracting. You will bridge the gap between main contractor negotiations and downstream subcontractor management, protecting margins on marquee Hong Kong civil and foundation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial & Contract Management: Administer subcontracts and specialist supply chain agreements, ensuring full alignment with upstream main contract conditions.
• Valuations & Interim Applications: Prepare, submit, and negotiate monthly interim payment applications, valuation of works, and milestone progress claims with main contractors.
• Variations & Claims Management: Identify, price, substantiate, and negotiate Compensation Events (CEVs), site instructions, and Extension of Time (EOT) claims arising from complex ground and site conditions.
• Subcontractor Procurement & Control: Evaluate tenders, draft back-to-back subcontract packages, review downstream payment applications, and manage final accounts.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Assist the Commercial Manager with cost-value reconciliations (CVR), cash flow forecasts, budget monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, site agents, and engineering teams on-site to capture day-to-day site records, delay events, and extra work instructions.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience:2 - 3 years of post-graduate quantity surveying experience within the Hong Kong construction industry.
• Sector Background: Essential exposure to heavy civil engineering, foundations, geotechnical works, piling, diaphragm walls, or major infrastructure. Candidates from specialist contractors or heavy civil main contractors will be prioritized.
• Contract Acumen: Solid working knowledge of standard industry forms of contract (e.g., NEC, Government General Conditions of Contract, or standard subcontracts).
• Interface Competence: Proven track record of managing both upstream client/main contractor relationships and downstream subcontractor accounts.
• Qualifications: Higher Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Personal Attributes: Resilient, articulate, detail-oriented, and capable of holding commercial ground under pressure. Fluent in English and Cantonese.