Quantity Surveyor

Keller Foundations (S E Asia) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Singapore. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying with 3-5 years of experience in tendering and site-based roles. Responsibilities include preparing detailed BOQs, managing procurement, and ensuring compliance with contract conditions. Proficiency in MS Excel and strong negotiation skills are essential. This role offers a comprehensive view of project management and risk governance, supporting a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in tendering and site-based post-contract roles.
• Geotechnical exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of PSSCOC/SIA/FIDIC advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Study ITT, drawings, specifications to identify price and commercial risks.
• Draft and negotiate RFQs, bid comparisons, subcontracts, ensuring compliance.
• Certify subcontractor progress claims and maintain procurement schedules.

Skills

Measurement rules

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Cost systems proficiency

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Office 365 suite

Job description

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor with to join our team in the Singapore.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or its equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in both tendering and site-based post-contract roles; geotechnical exposure preferred.
• Strong command of measurement rules and common contract forms; working knowledge of PSSCOC/SIA/FIDIC advantageous.
• Proficiency in cost systems and MS Excel.
• Negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a solutions mindset
• Familiar with Office 365 suite and proficient in MS Office
• Meticulous with a good commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Pre-contract and tendering
  Study ITT, drawings, specifications, geotechnical data, method statements, and contract conditions to identify price and commercial risks.
  Build detailed BOQs and measurement take-offs or project measurement rules.
  Develop cost plans and pricing models including labour, plant, materials, prelims, indirects, overheads and profit.
  Prepare clarifications, qualifications, departures, and risk registers for tender submissions.
  Support value engineering and alternative proposals with quantified cost and time impacts.
  Contribute to bid reviews and secure internal approvals for price and terms.
• Procurement and subcontractor management
  Draft and negotiate RFQs, bid comparisons, LOIs, and subcontracts with defined scope, rates, unit breakdowns, milestones, and payment terms.
  Align flow-down of head-contract obligations, warranties, and insurances.
  Administer change, back-to-back variations, and performance management of vendors and subcontractors.
  Maintain live procurement schedules and cost commitment logs.
• Contract administration
  Interpret and administer contract conditions (e.g., PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC or client bespoke).
• Progress measurement and payments (As when require)
• Agree measurement rules and valuation methodology with the client’s QS/Engineer.
  Produce monthly valuations and payment applications with supporting measures, photos, and lab test evidence.
  Certify subcontractor progress claims, retention, set-offs, and contra-charges.
• Risk, governance, and compliance
  Ensure compliance with company approval matrices, audit requirements, and statutory obligations.
  Support insurance notifications, bonds, guarantees, and securities.
• Deliverables
  Tender quantity takingoff, BOQs, priced schedules, clarifications, and risk registers.
  Payment applications and certification trackers.(if required)
• Subcontract packages, comparisons, and contract documents

Working hours

8:30 am - 6:00 pm (Mon - Fri)