Head of Cost and Contracts

GOUGH RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GOUGH RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced commercial leader to head Cost & Contract Management. The role involves steering commercial strategy, cost control, procurement, and governance across a major development portfolio.

You will lead a high-performing team, partner with senior management and stakeholders, and drive value engineering and complex negotiations in a fast-paced project environment in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (RICS, SISV, AIQS, CIArb) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy or commercial management.
• Proven leadership of commercial teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, and construction law.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in South East Asian markets and property development is a hard requirement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cost management, quantity surveying and contract administration across the portfolio.
• Oversee budgets, cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Provide commercial advice on procurement, contractual matters and risks.
• Drive tendering, bid evaluations, negotiations and awards.
• Manage contract administration, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Lead and develop the Cost & Contract Management team, promoting best practices.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cost & Contract Management function

Our client is a well established real estate and development organisation with an extensive portfolio of large scale projects across the region. They are seeking an experienced commercial leader to head up this function. This is a strategic leadership position that will work closely with senior management and project stakeholders to ensure effective cost control, contract administration and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle. Drive best in class commercial, procurement and contract management practices across the business. Lead cost, contracts and commercial management across a major development portfolio, driving value, governance and project success.

• Senior leadership role overseeing commercial strategy and project delivery
• Drive cost control, procurement, contracts and value engineering
• Lead and mentor a high performing team while partnering stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all cost management, quantity surveying and contract administration activities across the project portfolio.
• Oversee project budgets, cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting to ensure effective cost control.
• Provide commercial advice to senior management on procurement, contractual matters and project risks.
• Drive tendering and procurement processes, including bid evaluations, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Manage contract administration, variations, claims, disputes and final account settlements.
• Identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities to optimise project outcomes.
• Build and manage relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Cost & Contract Management team while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements and industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation with recognised industry bodies such as RICS, SISV, AIQS, CIArb or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, commercial management or development related environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams and overseeing large scale construction or development projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, procurement, construction law and standard forms of contract.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, value engineering and financial control.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast paced environment.
• Experience within the South East Asian market is a hard requriement.
• Experience working with property development is a hard requirement.

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial professional to join a highly respected organisation and play a key leadership role in shaping the delivery and commercial success of a significant project portfolio. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead a high performing team and contribute to the continued growth of the business.