Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

DK OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DK OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a qualified Quantity Surveyor to handle pre- and post-contract duties, cost plans, tenders, and value reconciliations with contractors.

You will apply a solid foundation in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and local procurement practices, while communicating effectively with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of QS experience, with consultancy background preferred.
• Strong foundation in quantity take-offs and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract: prepare cost estimates, cost plans, BOQ, and tender documentation.
• Post-Contract: administer contracts, value completed works, process interim claims.
• Cost Control: identify, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and claims.
• Final Accounts: prepare, negotiate, and settle final accounts with contractors.
• Advisory: inform clients on clauses and standard forms (SIA, PSSCOC).

Skills

Quantity Takeoffs

Cost Estimation

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

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