Quantity Surveyor (Finger 3 project)

THE BLUE BARREL PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

THE BLUE BARREL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with 3–8 years of Singapore experience to manage measurements, valuations, and contract administration for marine and civil works. You will prepare interim payments and monitor costs against budgets.

Based at the Tuas site, you will work with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with FIDIC/PSSCOC forms and delivering final accounts on project closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–8 years of quantity surveying experience in Singapore, with marine, port, reclamation, or heavy civil infrastructure exposure.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-package infrastructure projects (port, coastal, or land transport) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and/or PSSCOC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage interim payment applications, valuations, and certifications in accordance with the contract (e.g. SOR, BQ, or FIDIC/PSSCOC-based forms).
• Measure and value completed works, including marine works (dredging, reclamation, piling, caissons, revetments) and civil/structural works, from drawings and site records.
• Prepare, review, and manage subcontract packages — tendering, award, contract documentation, and ongoing administration.
• Monitor project costs against budget, track cost variances, and prepare regular cost reports (CVRs) for management.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variation orders and claims, ensuring proper substantiation and timely submission.
• Administer contracts and monitor compliance with contractual terms, notices, and timelines (variations, extensions of time, claims).
• Assist in the procurement of materials, plant, and subcontracted works, including obtaining and evaluating quotations.
• Liaise with the client's quantity surveyor / consultants and subcontractors on measurement, valuation, and payment matters.
• Maintain accurate cost records, forecasts, and final account documentation.
• Support the preparation of final accounts and close-out documentation at project completion.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and escalateto the Commercial Manager as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project quality standards, and relevant Singapore regulations (e.g. BCA, MOM, SCDF requirements as applicable to commercial administration).

Skills

Measurement & estimation

Negotiation

Communication skills

Numeracy

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Buildsoft

MS Excel

Job description

There will be shuttle pick-up from several MRT Stations Islandwide

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage interim payment applications, valuations, and certifications in accordance with the contract (e.g. SOR, BQ, or FIDIC/PSSCOC-based forms).
• Measure and value completed works, including marine works (dredging, reclamation, piling, caissons, revetments) and civil/structural works, from drawings and site records.
• Prepare, review, and manage subcontract packages — tendering, award, contract documentation, and ongoing administration.
• Monitor project costs against budget, track cost variances, and prepare regular cost reports (CVRs) for management.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variation orders and claims, ensuring proper substantiation and timely submission.
• Administer contracts and monitor compliance with contractual terms, notices, and timelines (variations, extensions of time, claims).
• Assist in the procurement of materials, plant, and subcontracted works, including obtaining and evaluating quotations.
• Liaise with the client's quantity surveyor / consultants and subcontractors on measurement, valuation, and payment matters.
• Maintain accurate cost records, forecasts, and final account documentation.
• Support the preparation of final accounts and close-out documentation at project completion.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and escalateto the Commercial Manager as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, project quality standards, and relevant Singapore regulations (e.g. BCA, MOM, SCDF requirements as applicable to commercial administration).

Requirements

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–8 years of quantity surveying experience in Singapore, with prior exposure to marine, port, reclamation, or heavy civil infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-package infrastructure projects (e.g. port, coastal, or land transport projects) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and/or PSSCOC forms of contract.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong measurement and estimating skills, including for marine and geotechnical works (dredging, reclamation, ground improvement, piling).
• Proficient in cost management and reporting; competent with MS Excel and standard QS/estimating software (e.g. CostX, Buildsoft, or similar).
• Good understanding of Singapore construction contract law and industry practice.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, numerate, and able to work under programme pressure.
• Able to work effectively within a multicultural team, including Japanese management staff.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to be based at the Tuas site with regular site walks/inspections.