QUANTITY SURVEYOR

NICHE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NICHE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support in project costing, tender documentation, procurement, and cost control.

You will work closely with sales, account & finance, procurement, design and project teams to ensure projects stay within budget and achieve value for money. The role emphasizes cost estimation, BOQ preparation, contract negotiation and timely tender submissions, with a focus on profitability and financial sustainability across construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or polytechnic diploma in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or contracts management.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BOQ from drawings and specs.
• Prepare cost estimates and tender documents.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor and control project costs.
• Value engineering and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with design and project teams to optimise outcomes.
• Manage valuations, variations, and claims.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender documents

Supplier negotiation

Cost management

Procurement

Contract negotiation

BOQ preparation

Project costing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Construction Management

Job description

As a quantity surveyor, you will assist Sales manager to support in project costing, tender documentation, supplier quotations, delivery timelines, schedules & tender submissions. Your role will be highly critical in ensuring the financial success of our projects.

As a vital team member, you will be reporting to the sales manager & work closely with account & finance, procurement, design and Project teams to manage the project costs, deliveries and completion of projects within the stipulated budget. You will be essential to the Team’s success by providing expert advice on cost management, contract negotiation and procurement. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that the projects are profitable and financially sustainable.

Objectives of this role

• Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.
• Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures.

Your tasks

• Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per tender/project drawings.
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheet & drawings received from contractors or from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
• Assisting Sales manager in preparing techno-commercial proposals for the tender submissions.
• Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
• Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
• Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.
• Bachelor’s degree or polytechnic diploma in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying or contracts management, preferably in the construction industry.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.