Contract Specialist (Consultancy Contracts)

RSP Architects Planners & Engineers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An architecture firm based in Singapore is seeking a Contract Specialist to support its contractual interests across projects. The role involves reviewing client-issued contracts, identifying commercial risks, and providing input on fee proposals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, 3–5 years of experience in QS or cost consultancy, and a desire to transition into contract advisory roles, with growth potential towards Contract Manager. This is a full-time position focusing on consultancy contracts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience from a QS or cost consultancy background.
• Comfortable reviewing contracts and discussing risk, scope, and fee matters.
• Keen to move into a consultancy-side contract advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on client-issued Letters of Appointment and consultancy agreements.
• Identify key contractual risks during tender and bidding stages.
• Draft and manage back-to-back sub-consultant agreements.
• Support Project Directors on contract variations and fee adjustments.
• Provide contractual input during fee proposals and clarifications.

Skills

Contract review

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

We are looking for a Contract Specialist to support and protect the company’s contractual and commercial interests across projects.

What You’ll Do

• Review and advise on client-issued Letters of Appointment and consultancy agreements.
• Identify key contractual and commercial risks and flag negotiation points during tender and bidding stages.
• Draft and manage back-to-back sub-consultant agreements.
• Support Project Directors on variation letters, additional services, and fee adjustments.
• Provide contractual input during fee proposals and RFP clarifications.
• Act as an internal advisor to project teams on contract interpretation and contract rights.

You will work closely with BD, Project Directors, and internal teams, focusing on consultancy contracts

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience, ideally from a QS or cost consultancy background.
• Comfortable reviewing contracts and discussing risk, scope, and fee matters.
• Keen to move into a consultancy-side contract advisory role.

  This role is suitable for QS or cost consultancy professionals who want to move away from pure cost management into a broader consultancy-side contract role. The position starts as a Contract Specialist, with the opportunity to grow into a Contract Manager role over time.