Quantity Surveyor

Savills Facilities Management (FM); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills Facilities Management (FM) is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to prepare cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for Singapore projects. You will review contractor submissions, monitor expenditures, and advise on contracts and procurement to support timely project delivery.

With a degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 3 years of relevant experience, you will collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure accurate cost controls and successful

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; SISV membership preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and submissions for approvals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies for new projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost plans.
• Prepare bills of quantities and assist with tendering processes.
• Review and evaluate contractor submissions and quotations.
• Monitor and control project expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct valuation of work done and approve progress payments.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs and update management reports.
• Advise on contractual and procurement matters.
• Assist with final accounts and financial close-out of projects.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Tendering

Contractual advisory

Cost control

Financial reporting

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies for new projects

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost plans

• Prepare bills of quantities and assist with tendering processes

• Review and evaluate contractor submissions and quotations

• Monitor and control project expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Conduct valuation of work done and approve progress payments

• Maintain accurate records of project costs and update management reports

• Advise on contractual and procurement matters

• Assist with final accounts and financial close-out of projects

• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution

Requirements:

• The QS shall possess a relevant Degree from a recognised establishment and preferably be a registered member with the Singapore institute of Surveyors and Valuers. The QS shall also have at least 3 continuous years of relevant working experience.

• Prepare cost estimation (including verifying subcontractors’, vendors’, specialists’ submissions), endorse and ensure timely submission to the Employer Representatives for approval

• Prepare financial projection and carry out budgetary and expenditure control of Contractor’s works;

• Prepare Contractor’s monthly payment claims and final account for the Contract and ensure timely and complete submissions to the Employer Representatives for payment, including all supporting documents and evidence

• Evaluate and carry out site measurements where necessary, with claims for Work Orders

• Compile all payment claims, interim certificates, Work Orders and invoices and ensure timely submission to the Employer Representatives for payment;

• Review and prepare specifications, evaluate, and recommend tender submissions and carry out contract documentation where required by the Superintending Officer or Employer Representatives;

• Evaluate and verify that “star rate items” before the start of works, are reasonable and in accordance with fair market prices for the Superintending Officer or Employer Representative acceptance; and

• Collate all-star rates and quotation rates, analyse, and review them to feed forward for future procurement.