M&E Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Contracts Lead

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to manage quantity take-offs, evaluate vendor quotations, and prepare subcontract and purchasing documents. The role includes costs estimation, cash flow updates, and identifying variation works.

The candidate will verify progress claims from subcontractors and suppliers and prepare payment certificates; also estimates final subcontract costs. Strong cost control and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Building.
• Industry recognised certification/ qualification in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Take off the quantity and evaluate quotations from approved vendors.
• Prepare subcontract documents and purchasing agreements.
• Performs costs estimates.
• Prepares and updates cash flow charts.
• Identify variation works.
• Verify progress claims submitted by subcontractors/suppliers and prepare payment responses/certificates.
• Estimate subcontractors’ final cost.

Skills

Communication

Contract law

Construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Time management

Organizational skills

Costing analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in M&E, QS, or Building

QS certification

Job description

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to manage quantity take-offs, evaluate vendor quotations, and prepare subcontract and purchasing documents. The role includes costs estimation, cash flow updates, and identifying variation works.

The candidate will verify progress claims from subcontractors and suppliers and prepare payment certificates; also estimates final subcontract costs. Strong cost control and stakeholder collaboration are essential.