Quantity Surveyor

Struct United Building Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Struct United Building Construction Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, budgets and tender submissions for construction projects. You will analyse drawings, quantify materials, negotiate contracts and monitor costs to identify opportunities for savings.

The role requires 2-3 years of experience in construction cost control and a tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction
• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and cost estimation techniques
• Proficiency in estimating software and digital tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports for construction projects
• Analyse drawings, specifications and project docs to quantify materials, labour and equipment
• Negotiate and administer subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for optimisation and savings
• Conduct quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects and tender submissions
• Provide cost advice and recommendations to project managers and clients
• Contribute to standardised estimating processes and templates
• Collaborate with construction team to resolve commercial issues
• Attend site show rounds, site meetings and tender interviews

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

QS, Construction Management or related

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports for construction projects




• Analyse drawings, specifications and other project documentation to quantify materials, labour and equipment requirements




• Negotiate and administer subcontractor and supplier contracts




• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for optimisation and savings




• Conduct quantity take-offs and cost estimates for projects and tender submissions




• Provide cost advice and recommendations to project managers and clients




• Contribute to the development of standardised estimating processes and templates




• Collaborate with the construction team to resolve commercial issues that arise during projects




• Attend site show round, site meeting and tender interview

What we're looking for

• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry




• Strong understanding of construction materials, methods, and cost estimation techniques




• Proficiency in the use of estimating software and other relevant digital tools




• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills




• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities




• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field