Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor in Hong Kong to oversee cost management for construction projects. Key responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing post-contract variations, and producing monthly reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Cost Management or related field and at least five years of experience in cost management. Proficiency in Cantonese is essential, along with experience in Cost-X software. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management or related field required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in cost management or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of quantity surveying tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage core cost management functions for construction projects.
• Estimate and analyze rates; develop final cost plans.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying tools

Cantonese proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cost-X or equivalent software

Job description

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will manage core cost management functions for construction projects, ensuring cost control and quality objectives. You will deliver effective cost management services and foster a collaborative, high‑performing project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess in‑depth knowledge of pre‑contract and post‑contract cost management services.
• Estimate, analyze rates, and plan costs; develop and present final cost plans to clients.
• Prepare tender lists, preliminary documents, tender analysis, tender report, and compile contractual documents.
• Manage post‑contract cost variances and support change control processes, reporting major changes to the reporting manager.

Governance & Reporting

• Produce monthly post‑contract cost reports and support client presentations.
• Contribute to Value Engineering exercises.
• Interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
• Identify improvements to cost management procedures, templates, and products, and suggest to the line manager.
• Maintain key information in the Turner & Townsend internal database.
• Collaborate with the cost management team and take responsibility for Assistant Cost Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum five years’ experience in cost management or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of quantity surveying tools and methodologies.
• Native‑level proficiency in Cantonese and business‑level proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Cost-X or equivalent cost estimation software.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Chartership in MHKIS preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve greater than or equal to 85% satisfaction score from clients and internal stakeholders in post‑project reviews.
• Maintain 100% compliance with internal governance processes and external regulatory standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.