Quantity Surveyor

Mace; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Manila is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our delivery team on a major infrastructure programme. You will apply international best practice to manage cost planning, contracts and commercial aspects across multiple sites.

You will lead feasibility studies, oversee procurement, value engineering and life cycle costing, and provide clear client reporting while guiding teams to deliver value and net-zero outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning and estimating for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial management and procurement knowledge.
• Contract administration, claims handling and reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Oversee cost planning, value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Manage procurement, prequalification, tendering and contract preparation.
• Administer contracts, valuations and cost reporting to clients.
• Evaluate claims and support final accounts and certifications.
• Lead teams and drive continuous improvement toward project outcomes and net-zero goals.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Commercial management

Contracts management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Quantity surveying degree

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Mace Consult is bringing together an experienced team to support the delivery of a major infrastructure programme in the Philippines. This is an opportunity for accomplished professionals to play a key role in a complex, multi-site programme, applying international best practice, specialist expertise and collaborative leadership to deliver successful outcomes and lasting impact.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection to inform delivery.
• Applies value management and oversees cost planning, presenting robust and accurate cost plans.
• Manages procurement processes, ensuring effective prequalification, tendering and contract preparation.
• Administers contracts, valuations and cost control, delivering clear and timely client reporting.
• Evaluates claims, supports certification and ensures agreement of final accounts.
• Leads teams, drives continuous improvement and supports net zero outcomes across project delivery.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent, with MRICS (or working towards).
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating and commercial management.
• Expertise in contracts, value engineering, risk and life cycle costing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.