Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

DK OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DK OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support pre- and post-contract activities across diverse projects. You will handle cost estimation, BOQ preparation, tenders, and contractor selection.

Post-contract duties include administering contracts, valuing completed works, and processing interim claims. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in QS and 2–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of QS experience, preferably in a consultancy.
• Strong foundation in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and local procurement practices.
• Familiarity with local standards is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry tools such as Bluebeam, Planswift, or Togal.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract Duties: prepare cost estimates, cost plans, BOQ, tender docs, evaluate tenders, assist with contractor selection.
• Post-Contract Administration: administer contracts, value completed works, process interim progress claims.
• Cost Control & Variations: identify, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and commercial claims; monitor cash flow against budgets.
• Final Accounts: prepare, negotiate, and settle final accounts with contractors and stakeholders.
• Contractual Advisory: advise clients on legal clauses and standard forms of contract such as SIA or PSSCOC.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Planswift

Togal

Job description

Job Description

• Pre-Contract Duties: Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and tender documentation. Evaluate and analyze tenders, and assist with contractor selection.
• Post-Contract Administration: Administer construction contracts, value completed works, and process interim progress claims.
• Cost Control & Variations: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and commercial claims. Monitor project cash flow and expenditure against budgets.
• Final Accounts: Prepare, negotiate, and settle final accounts with contractors and stakeholders.
• Contractual Advisory: Advise clients on legal clauses, discrepancies, and standard forms of contract such as the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) or Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC)

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of relevant QS experience, with prior background in a professional quantity surveying consultancy firm preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and local procurement practices. Familiarity with local standards is a strong advantage.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and industry tools like Bluebeam, Planswift, or Togal.
• Soft Skills: Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities to liaise effectively with clients and contractors