Quantity Surveyor cum Purchaser

CHEONG FONG CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEONG FONG CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES PTE. LTD. is seeking a dual-talented Quantity Surveyor cum Purchaser to manage project costs, contracts, and procurement pipelines in a construction environment in Singapore.

The role covers preparing cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities, while driving procurement activities with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure value, quality, and on-time delivery for projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying and purchasing within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in QS software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budget forecasts, and bills of quantities (BQ) to support project financial planning.
• Manage progress claims, final accounts, and sub-contractor payments.
• Monitor project expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• Issue Purchase Orders, monitor material deliveries and inventory levels, and coordinate delivery schedules to prevent site delays.
• Monitor materials pricing to optimize procurement cost efficiency.
• Maintain and expand a database of trusted suppliers and contractors to support procurement needs.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Purchasing

Microsoft Excel

QS Software

Education

QS degree or CE diploma

Tools

QS Software

Job description

Company Overview

We deliver high-quality projects through innovation, efficiency, and strong industry partnerships. We seek a dual-talented Quantity Surveyor cum Purchaser to manage project costs, contracts, and procurement pipelines.

Job Summary

You will manage project cost estimation and procurement activities to ensure budget adherence and timely material delivery, supporting successful project execution.

Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying

• Prepare cost estimates, budget forecasts, and bills of quantities (BQ) to support project financial planning
• Manage progress claims, final accounts, and sub-contractor payments
• Monitor project expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain competitive pricing without compromising quality
• Issue Purchase Orders, monitor material deliveries and inventory levels, and coordinate delivery schedules to prevent site delays
• Monitor materials pricing to optimize procurement cost efficiency
• Maintain and expand a database of trusted suppliers and contractors to support procurement needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying and purchasing within the construction industry
• Proficiency in QS software and Microsoft Excel

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills demonstrated through successful supplier and subcontractor agreements
• Attention to detail in managing contracts and procurement documentation
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Proactive team player attitude with flexibility to handle ad-hoc assignments beyond standard scope