Quantity Surveyor (Consultancy)

DK Outsource Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Outsource Pte Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to cover pre- and post-contract duties in a consultancy setting. You will prepare estimates, BOQs, and tender docs, evaluate tenders, and assist with contractor selection.

You will administer contracts, value completed works, manage interim claims, and handle variations and final accounts with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of QS experience, preferably in a consultancy.
• Strong foundation in take-offs, cost estimation, and local procurement.
• Proficiency in Excel and industry tools Bluebeam, Planswift, Togal.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Contract: Prepare estimates, BOQs, tender docs; evaluate tenders; assist contractor selection.
• Post-Contract: Administer contracts, value works, process interim claims.
• Cost Control & Variations: Identify and negotiate variation orders; monitor cash flow.
• Final Accounts: Prepare, negotiate, and settle with contractors and stakeholders.
• Contractual Advisory: Advise on clauses, discrepancies, and standard forms (SIA, PSSCOC).

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Building / Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Planswift

Togal

Excel

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