Quantity Surveyor cum Admin

TIS CONTRACTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TIS CONTRACTS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage all financial, contractual, and material costs from design through completion, aiming to minimise expenses and maximise value while upholding quality.

You will review drawings for cost estimates, prepare BoQ, evaluate bids, draft contracts (SIA/FIDIC), conduct site valuations, and settle final accounts. This is a full-time, on-site role in Singapore with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong numerical accuracy and sharp negotiation skills.
• Deep knowledge of local construction costs and basic contract law.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Review drawings to forecast material, labour, plant, and equipment costs.
• Tender & Procurement: Prepare BoQ, evaluate bids, negotiate with suppliers.
• Contract Administration: Draft standard contracts (e.g., SIA, PSSCOC, or FIDIC) and manage compliance.
• Progress Valuations: Conduct site visits to verify progress and certify payments.
• Variation Claims: Assess and negotiate design variations or site changes.
• Final Accounts: Settle and close out final project accounts including retention sums and disputes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Cost control

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Construction Management

Tools

BoQ software

Contract management tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing all financial, contractual, and material costs of a construction project from the initial design phase through to final completion. The goal is to minimise expenses, mitigate legal risks, and maximise value for money while maintaining strict quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Review architectural drawings to forecast material, labour, plant, and equipment costs.
• Tender & Procurement: Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ), evaluate incoming commercial bids, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Contract Administration: Draft standard construction contracts (e.g., SIA, PSSCOC, or FIDIC) and manage contract compliance.
• Progress Valuations: Conduct regular site visits to verify work progress and certify interim progress payments.
• Variation Claims: Assess, value, and negotiate design variations or unexpected site changes.
• Final Accounts: Settle and close out all final project accounts, including retention sums and disputes.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Core Competencies: Strong numerical accuracy, sharp negotiation skills, deep knowledge of local construction costs, and basic contract law.