Quantity Surveyor

STEP UP GLOBAL CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

STEP UP GLOBAL CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a capable Quantity Surveyor to support pre-contract, tendering, post-contract, and site cost control on civil infrastructure and utility piping projects.

You will prepare BOQs, evaluate variations, monitor budgets, and liaise with project managers to resolve queries, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building/Construction Management.
• 2–3 years of local Singapore civil/infrastructure pipe-laying experience.
• Proficient in reading civil/M&E drawings, AutoCAD and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Quantity take-offs and cost build-ups for underground piping and civil works.
• Prepare monthly progress claims and verify subcontractor claims.
• Track variation orders, manage EOT costs, and assist with final accounts.
• Coordinate with project managers and site engineers to resolve queries.

Skills

Reading civil/M&E drawings

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract & Tendering
  • Quantity Take-Offs: Measure pipe lengths, trench excavation volumes, backfilling, manholes, and reinstatement works from engineering and utility drawings.
  • Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed cost build-ups and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for underground piping, civil works, and M&E infrastructure.
  • Tender & Procurement: Source, evaluate, and compare quotations from specialist subcontractors and material suppliers (e.g., HDPE, ductile iron, or steel pipes).
• Post-Contract & Financial Control
  • Progress Claims: Prepare and submit monthly progress claims for main contracts and verify back-to-back claims from subcontractors.
  • Variation Orders (VO): Track, price, and negotiate site variations, design changes, and extra trenching or laying costs.
  • Budget Monitoring: Compare actual site expenditures against the project budget to prevent cost overruns.
  • Claim Submissions: Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) cost evaluations and final account settlements with clients and utility providers like SP Group.
• Site & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Site Evaluation: Attend site progress meetings and assess physical ground or trenching conditions that impact work pricing.
  • Liaison: Work closely with project managers, site engineers, and external consultants to resolve contractual queries.

Job Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Building/Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of local Singapore construction experience, specifically in civil infrastructure, utility, or pipe laying projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in reading civil/M&E drawings, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with local contract standards (such as SIA or PSSCOC), measurement rules, and BCA regulations.