QUANTITY SURVEYOR

SKV BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SKV BUILDERS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with 3–5 years of experience in civil engineering and earthworks.

The role focuses on drawing analysis, quantity take-offs, and preparing tender packages and BOQs. You will assess site conditions, price variations, and manage post-contract commercial activities to support project success. The ideal candidate has strong quoting experience, cost estimation skills, and proficiency with estimating software.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or diploma in QS, civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• 3–5 years proven experience as Quantity Surveyor, with civil/earthworks focus.
• Track record of preparing quotes and estimating project costs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and perform quantity take-offs from design drawings, cross-sections and maps.
• Prepare initial quotes, commercial proposals and full tender packages.
• Develop BOQ when not provided by client; account for soil, haulage, disposal fees in quotes.
• Manage on-site progress, prepare claims and valuations; handle variation orders.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Cost estimation

RFIs

BOQ preparation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Construction Management

Tools

Estimating software

Measurement software

Job description

Job description:

1. Drawing Analysis & Quantity Take-Offs

Measure and extract material quantities directly from client design drawings, cross-sections, and topographical maps (focusing on cut/fill volumes, soil compaction, and topsoil removal).

Utilize digital measurement and estimation software to review complex engineering drawings and blueprints.

Identify and resolve any design discrepancies, ambiguities, or omissions in drawings by generating Requests for Information (RFIs) to clients or consultants.

2. Quotation, Tendering & Bidding

Prepare detailed initial quotes, commercial proposals, and full tender packages for earthworks projects.

Develop comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQ) when not provided by the client.

Factor in highly variable earthworks dynamics into quotes, including soil classification, heavy machinery/plant utilization, haulage distances, and tipping/disposal fees.

Source, evaluate, and negotiate competitive market rates from subcontractors and material suppliers.

3. Post-Contract & Commercial Administration

Assess site conditions against tender assumptions to proactively manage commercial risks.

Measure and calculate on-site progress to prepare regular progress claims, interim valuations, and final accounts.

Manage Variation Orders (VOs) resulting from unexpected ground conditions or design changes, ensuring they are accurately priced and submitted on time.

4.Required Qualifications & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a heavy emphasis on civil engineering or specialized earthworks/excavation projects.

Quotation Expertise: Demonstrable track record of successfully preparing winning quotes and estimating direct/indirect project costs.