Quantity Surveyor

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is actively seeking a diligent Quantity Surveyor in Singapore to manage the contractual and financial aspects of building improvement projects. You will ensure financial health, prepare cost plans, value engineering, and oversee tendering, variations, and final accounts.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying with at least 3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Singapore contracts, and proficiency in Excel and cost software.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Singaporean market is preferred.
• Professional SISV membership is advantageous and helpful for coordination.
• Proficiency in standard measurement methods and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and budgets to establish feasibility.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare tender documents, Bills of Quantities, specs, and schedules of rates.
• Manage tendering, evaluate submissions, and recommend contractor appointments.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts and value work in progress for interim valuations.
• Negotiate changes to contracts, document variations, and handle claims.
• Maintain cost reports and assist in final account settlement with stakeholders.
• Administer contracts and advise project team on commercial matters.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

MS Office

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Glodon

Buildsoft

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a diligent and commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join our Team. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of our building improvement and addition & alteration projects. Your primary role is to ensure the financial health of our projects, providing expert cost management and contractual advice from inception through to final account settlement. You will be instrumental in controlling project costs, maximizing value for money, and ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with legal and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost plans and preliminary estimates to establish project feasibility and budgets.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize project costs without compromising quality or function.
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including Bills of Quantities (BQs), specifications, and schedules of rates.
• Manage the tendering process, including issuing tender inquiries, evaluating submissions, and providing recommendations for contractor appointment.
• Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts.
• Measure and value work in progress, prepare interim valuations, and certify progress payments for contractors and sub-contractors.
• Assess, negotiate, and process variation orders (VOs) and claims, ensuring all changes to the contract are properly documented and accounted for.
• Maintain accurate cost control records and prepare regular cost reports for the Project Manager and client, highlighting any potential overruns and suggesting corrective actions.
• Administer the construction contract in accordance with its terms, advising the project team on contractual matters and potential disputes.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare and negotiate the final account with contractors and sub-contractors upon project completion.
• Assist in the final handover documentation and settlement of all financial obligations.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, architects, engineers, and site teams to ensure a common understanding of project scope and cost implications.
• Act as a key point of contact for all commercial, financial, and contractual inquiries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related discipline from a recognized university, polytechnic, or educational establishment.
• Minimum of 3 continuous years of relevant post-graduation experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably with exposure to A&A works, retrofitting, or building improvement projects in the Singaporean market.
• Professional Membership: Registration or membership with the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV), particularly within the Quantity Surveying Division, is highly advantageous.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of standard methods of measurement (SMM). Proficient in preparing Bills of Quantities, cost plans, and final accounts.
• Familiarity with various forms of construction contracts used in Singapore, such as the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC) and REDAS Design and Build Conditions of Contract.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel) is essential.
Experience with specialist QS software (e.g., CostX, Glodon, Buildsoft) is a plus.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracy in measurement and financial reporting.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills for managing variations and settling accounts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and manage commercial risks.

Location: On-site –Singapore

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail].