Quantity Surveyor

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT-MERGE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and contractual aspects of tunnelling projects, ensuring accurate cost management and effective procurement.

You will develop cost projections, review drawings, assess tenders, track expenditures, and coordinate with engineers and subcontractors to support timely, cost-efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 3–4 years of tunnel construction experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and manage variation claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of tunnelling projects, ensuring effective financial management throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop detailed cost projections and financial forecasts for underground construction activities, including excavation, tunnel lining and associated structural works.
• Review construction drawings, technical specifications and project documentation to determine material quantities and project cost requirements.
• Assess tender submissions, negotiate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers, and support procurement decisions for tunnelling works.
• Track project expenditures against allocated budgets, highlighting potential cost overruns and proposing appropriate corrective measures.
• Administer contractual claims, variations and payment applications in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with project engineers, site teams and subcontractors to validate work progress and substantiate payment entitlements.
• Analyse construction methodologies, resource utilisation and subcontractor pricing to enhance cost efficiency and commercial performance.
• Resolve commercial and contractual issues with clients, consultants and project stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Compile periodic financial reports, cash flow forecasts and project cost summaries while supporting the settlement of final accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Tools

QS Software

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of tunnelling projects, ensuring effective financial management throughout the construction lifecycle.

Develop detailed cost projections and financial forecasts for underground construction activities, including excavation, tunnel lining and associated structural works.

Review construction drawings, technical specifications and project documentation to determine material quantities and project cost requirements.

Assess tender submissions, negotiate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers, and support procurement decisions for tunnelling works.

Track project expenditures against allocated budgets, highlighting potential cost overruns and proposing appropriate corrective measures.

Administer contractual claims, variations and payment applications in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.

Coordinate with project engineers, site teams and subcontractors to validate work progress and substantiate payment entitlements.

Analyse construction methodologies, resource utilisation and subcontractor pricing to enhance cost efficiency and commercial performance.

Resolve commercial and contractual issues with clients, consultants and project stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution.

Compile periodic financial reports, cash flow forecasts and project cost summaries while supporting the settlement of final accounts.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building or a related discipline.

Minimum 3-4 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor specifically in tunnel construction projects, such as MRT tunnels, bored tunnels, cut-and-cover tunnels or other underground infrastructure works.

Sound understanding of tunnelling construction processes, quantity measurement, cost planning, contract administration and subcontractor management.

Competent in interpreting engineering drawings, evaluating variation claims and using quantity surveying software & Microsoft Office applications.

Strong analytical, negotiation, communication & problem-solving skills, able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams & manage competing deadlines.