Quantity Surveyor

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international project management firm in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to lead the QS section, ensuring effective cost estimation and contract management for engineering projects. The role involves preparing detailed contract documentation, providing support to site teams, and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and Excel, with knowledge of AutoCAD being a plus. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying for engineering projects.
• Ability to manage contract documentation and tenders.
• Familiarity with project management and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and management of the QS section.
• Prepare bills of quantities and contract documentation.
• Implement measurement and cost estimation processes.
• Administer project documentation for tender preparation.
• Manage variation orders and progress claims.
• Coordinate site activities with subcontractors.

Skills

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Measurement accuracy

Tools

MS Office

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Ciwise Consultants - OUR operating office is at Ang Mo Kio (32 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2, #03-14, Singapore 569510). We are an international design and project management firm offering a wide range of professional services in design and consulting in the specialist field of micro-tunneling and trenchless technology. We bring together a team of highly specialized professionals with wide international experience. Our strength is a strong emphasis on technical excellence across all works, with integrated multi-discipline collaboration benefiting clients and projects. We have a proven track record across new builds and existing buildings. Our international experience aims to positively influence project outcomes. We have a strong team of professionally trained specialists for trenchless technology site work supervision, monitoring, and on-ground execution of quality work. We strive for the highest level of technical satisfaction from design to implementation and invest in technologies and skills to stay aligned with international trends. Our design culture promotes innovative ideas and knowledge sharing, supported by a team with broad design capabilities. We value honest and ethical business practices and see client feedback as a key indicator of our performance. Ciwise Consultants values long-term partnerships with a diverse and growing customer base including public and private stakeholders, government agencies, and educational institutions in Singapore, India, and Malaysia.

Selected Clients and Partners

• PUB
• LTA
• NEA
• HDB
• Jurong Port
• LARSEN & TOUBRO
• Italian Thai Development Pty Ltd
• JKR, Malaysia
• MATRADE
• Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd
• China Construction (South Pacific) Development Co Pte Ltd
• Gammon
• KTC Group
• Hock Hai Group
• Good Link Group
• Principal Officers

Er. Cheng Kim Hua, David — Principal Engineer: Er. Cheng is a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore and Malaysia as an ASEAN PE. He has 36 years in engineering and construction, spanning planning, design, and supervision in civil, infra, and trenchless/tunnel works across multiple countries. He has served in professional bodies including as vice president of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, and board roles with the Highway Authority, Malaysia and the Board of Engineers, Malaysia. He has contributed to continuing education for the PE Board, Singapore, and is Treasurer of the Singapore Concrete Institute. He is also a Chartered Management Accountant, UK.

Job Summary

Lead the establishment and management of the Quantity Surveying (QS) section to deliver precise cost estimation, contract documentation, and tender preparation for engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate measurement, cost control, and contract administration, supporting site operations to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and management of the Quantity Surveying section to support engineering project delivery
• Prepare detailed bills of quantities, contract specifications, and documentation for bidding and execution phases in collaboration with project teams
• Implement accurate measurement and cost estimation processes to support tender and quotation submissions
• Administer project documentation related to tender preparation, evaluation of claims, and contract management to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Provide timely support to site teams by managing variation orders (VOs), progress claims, and related contract matters to facilitate smooth project execution
• Coordinate site activities among subcontractors and suppliers to optimize workflow and maintain project schedules
• Utilize MS Office and Excel to produce precise reports and documentation supporting quantity surveying functions
• Apply knowledge of AutoCAD to interpret project drawings and enhance quantity surveying accuracy (preferred)

Qualifications

• Knowledge in AutoCAD is a plus