QUANTITY SURVEYOR

57 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

57 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the full QS scope on site projects in Singapore. You will manage procurement, budgeting, cost estimation, and contract administration, ensuring accurate quantity measurements.

The role requires evaluating variation orders, sourcing new subcontractors, issuing RFQs, and coordinating with site teams to support interim payments and final accounts. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant working experience in quantity surveying; site-based experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of construction processes and contract law.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage QS duties: procurement, budgeting, cost estimation, contract administration, and quantity measurement.
• Evaluate and process variation orders and support cost control throughout project life cycles.
• Source and assess new subcontractors and suppliers for competitive pricing and quality.
• Prepare and issue RFQ and tender documents with relevant departments.
• Review and compare subcontractor/supplier quotations, conduct evaluations, and provide recommendations.
• Participate in procurement meetings and support price data and procurement reports.
• Provide tendering support, especially in pricing exercises and VECD proposals.
• Collaborate with site teams to support contract administration: main contracts, subcontract management, interim payments, final accounts.
• Assist the QS Manager in managing all contractual and financial aspects to ensure compliance and profitability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of quantity surveying duties including procurement, budgeting, cost estimation, contract administration, and measurement of quantities.
• Evaluate and process variation orders and support cost control efforts throughout project life cycles.
• Source and assess new subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) and tender documents in coordination with relevant departments.
• Review and compare subcontractor/supplier quotations, conduct evaluations, and provide recommendations.
• Participate in procurement meetings and support the preparation of price data and procurement reports.
• Provide tendering support, especially in pricing exercises and Value Engineering/Cost Down (VECD) proposals.
• Collaborate with site teams to support contract administration, including main contracts, subcontract management, interim payments, and final accounts.
• Assist the QS Manager in managing all contractual and financial aspects of construction projects to ensure compliance and profitability.

Requirements

• Relevant working experience in quantity surveying, with site-based experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a good understanding of construction processes and contract law.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work both independently and in a team environment