Executive Quantity Surveyor

ASIA INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Share-ownership scheme

Private healthcare coverage

Job summary

ASIA INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Project Assistant and Quantity Surveyor to support cost management across a portfolio of projects, including commercial and civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities include providing cost estimates, liaising with clients, and ensuring project goals are met through effective communication and collaboration. A Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying is required.

Benefits include opportunities for hybrid working, professional growth, and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, or similar.
• Previous industry experience (including internships) is an advantage.
• Good technical knowledge e.g. measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law.
• Familiarity with professional practice and contract administration processes.
• Able to work as a team player and multi-task on several ongoing projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English.
• Ability to work with (or learn) digital software.
• A clear and analytical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in cost management of projects.
• Work collaboratively with Quantity Surveyors.
• Represent the company professionally with clients.
• Understand Client’s requirements and conduct feasibility studies.
• Prepare pre-contract cost estimates and project cash-flow.
• Manage post-contract administration and valuations.

Skills

Measurement

Cost estimating

Construction technology

Contracts and law

Communication in English

Digital software (CostX; CubiCost)

Analytical problem solving

Education

Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

CubiCost

Job description

Main Purpose of the Job

Function as the project assistant and project quantity surveyor and be able to work with Directors & Associate Directors in delivering professional pre and post QS services.

New joiners will get the opportunity to work across a strong portfolio of projects that includes Commercial/Retail, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Data Centre, Corporate Real Estate Industrial/Manufacturing, Institutions, Civil Infrastructure and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Associate Director / Director in cost management of projects
• Work collaboratively with other Quantity Surveyors to manage related issues on the multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with stakeholders on requirements
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner, meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership
• Contribute to setting team objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player
• Effective communication ensuring all information is available for the successful completion of projects, to liaise with other managers to ensure efficient financial control resulting in projects being cost effective
• Liaise with other managers to ensure consistency of service delivery and to identify opportunities for developing both the quality and profitability of the service
• Understand Client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• Preparation of pre-contract cost estimates, cost plans, budgetary study and project cash-flow for variety of developments using Cost X; Cubicost or similar.
• Measurement (taking off quantities) for all structural and architectural elements.
• Preparation of tender and contract documentation
• Tendering process and tender evaluation
• Provide cost information and studies on value engineering analysis.
• Post-contract administration and management – contract documentation, valuation of progress payment, variation assessment, and cost control and financial reports (including cashflow)
• Finalization of project final accounts
• Attendance at project meetings.
• Contributes to team and project performance by collaboration and effective communication
• Add to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Project & Facilities Management, Infrastructure Project Management or similar (which involves construction-related cost management)
• Previous industry experience (including internships) is an advantage
• Good technical knowledge e.g. measurement, cost estimating, construction technology, contracts and law
• Familiarity with professional practice and contract administration processes
• Able to work as a team player and multi-task on few on-going projects / assignments
• Ability to communicate clearly in both spoken and written English
• Ability to work with (or learn) digital software (e.g.: CostX; CubiCost)
• A clear and analytical approach to problem solving and decision making

Fair Recruitment Practices

Asia Infrastructure Solutions adheres to the Tripartite Standards for Recruitment Practices in Singapore and uses fair, merit-based, and inclusive hiring practices.