Executive Quantity Surveyor/Senior Executive Quantity Surveyor

Surbana Jurong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Singapore is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree in Quantity Surveying and 3–6 years of experience in cost consultancy. Responsibilities include managing a team, formulating procurement strategies, and providing financial advice. This role offers opportunities for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in cost consultancy/contracts management.
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract duties.
• Membership with SISV, RICS and/or AIQS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through completion.
• Formulate procurement strategy and prepare tender documentation.
• Review variation requests and assess variation costs.

Skills

Project management

Cost consultancy

Team leadership

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Recognised degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

QS application and software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring that work is within budget.
• Formulation of procurement strategy, preparation of tender documentation, preparation of cost estimates and cost plans, administration of the tender process, evaluation of tenders, and submission of tender recommendation reports.
• Prepare a letter of acceptance/letter of award and compile contract documents and drawings.
• Review the variation request order, assess the associated variation costs, prepare a monthly financial report, and process the progress payment and final account.
• To work closely with the Project Team providing cost and financial advice as well as contractual support and advice during the pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction stages.
• Manage a team of quantity surveyors.
• Provide support to Directors in the management of projects.
• Contribute to setting team objectives and priorities.
• Collaboration with other teams.

Requirements

• Recognised degree in Quantity Surveying with relevant working experience in the Construction industry.
• Essentially possess 3 – 6 years of working experience in a cost consultancy/contracts management environment.
• Strong technical background with sound knowledge of pre‑ and post‑contract duties.
• Good working knowledge of forms/conditions of contract.
• Good working knowledge of standard forms of measurement, CEMS, SMM or equivalent.
• Proficient in QS application and software.
• Membership with SISV, RICS and/or AIQS is preferred.
• Able to work independently and be a good team player as well.
• Possess excellent people skills with the ability to integrate within a multi‑disciplinary team and communicate with external consultants and clients.