Quantity Surveyor (HDB) - up $4.5K - Tai seng

HRNET VENTURES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRNET VENTURES PTE. LTD. is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor in Singapore to support tendering and cost control for local government and private sector projects. The role focuses on reviewing tender documents, preparing cost estimates, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure competitive bids.

You will attend site visits, assist in variations and progress claims, and help with subcontract documentation. A 2+ year background in construction tendering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction, or Civil Engineering.
• Min 2 years of relevant experience in the local construction industry.
• Experience handling government project tenders is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cost evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review tender documents for completeness and compliance (specifications, drawings, commercial & technical requirements).
• Perform detailed cost estimation, material take-offs, and man-hour calculations.
• Obtain quotations from local and overseas vendors for materials, equipment, and subcontract works.
• Compile and compare quotations, review pricing, and recommend competitive bids.
• Estimate indirect costs including staff, site establishment, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Prepare unit rates, equipment rates, and tender summaries for management review.
• Attend site visits and clarification meetings with clients.
• Support tender negotiations with necessary cost information.
• Assist in preparation of project variations, progress claims, and subcontract documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments on commercial matters (e.g. insurance, contractual requirements).
• Prepare post-contract documentation transfer

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Negotiation

Cost evaluation

Analytical skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and review tender documents for completeness and compliance (specifications, drawings, commercial & technical requirements)
• Perform detailed cost estimation, material take-offs, and man-hour calculations
• Obtain quotations from local and overseas vendors for materials, equipment, and subcontract works
• Compile and compare quotations, review pricing, and recommend competitive bids
• Estimate indirect costs including staff, site establishment, and miscellaneous expenses
• Prepare unit rates, equipment rates, and tender summaries for management review
• Attend site visits and clarification meetings with clients
• Support tender negotiations with necessary cost information
• Assist in preparation of project variations, progress claims, and subcontract documentation
• Coordinate with internal departments on commercial matters (e.g. insurance, contractual requirements)
• Prepare post-contract documentation transfer

Requirements

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction, or Civil Engineering
• Min 2 years of relevant experience in the local construction industry
• Experience handling government project tenders is an advantage
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cost evaluation skills