Quantity Surveyor (Industrial Buildings)

EV SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EV SEARCH PTE. LTD. is seeking a detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor (Tender/Pre-Contract) to lead financial evaluation, take-offs, and cost planning for large-scale industrial bids in Singapore.

You will ensure competitive, accurate, and compliant submissions aligned with project specs. The role requires 3–5 years pre-contract experience in heavy industrial buildings or processing facilities, with strong measurement skills for structural steel, foundations, and MEP, plus proficiency in Cubicost,

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years pre-contract experience in heavy industrial buildings, warehouses, or processing plants.
• Proven take-off and cost estimation experience for structural steel, foundations, and MEP.
• Proficiency with Cubicost, CostX, Bluebeam and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong familiarity with local measurement methods (SMM7/CESMM) and standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate take-offs for structural steel, foundations, and MEP from drawings.
• Generate Bills of Quantities and pricing schedules based on standard rules.
• Review tender documents and specifications to identify gaps or errors.
• Source subcontractor quotes and prepare cost comparison sheets.
• Develop cost estimates and unit rate breakdowns for materials, plant, and labour.
• Mitigate bidding risks and ensure compliant tender submissions.

Skills

Take-offs

Cost estimation

Excel proficiency

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

Tools

Cubicost (TAS/TRB)

CostX

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor (Tender/Pre-Contract) to join our estimation and bidding team. In this role, you will lead the financial evaluation, quantity take-offs, and cost planning for large-scale industrial building tenders You will be responsible for ensuring our bid submissions are highly competitive, accurate, risk-mitigated, and aligned with technical specifications for complex industrial infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate take-offs: Measure quantities for structural steel, heavy foundations, and industrial MEP systems from engineering layouts.
• Compile Bills of Quantities: Generate structured BQs and pricing schedules based on standard measurement rules.
• Review tender documents: Analyze technical specifications and architectural drawings to identify scope gaps or errors.
• Source subcontractor quotes: Float inquiries and compile detailed cost comparison sheets to normalize external bids.
• Develop cost estimates: Build analytical unit rate breakdowns for material, plant, and labor costs.
• Mitigate bidding risks: Conduct risk assessments for market volatility and prepare final compliant tender submissions.

Key Requirements

• Professional Qualifications: Hold a Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related Construction management discipline.
• Industrial Project Experience: Possess at least 3 to 5 years of proven pre-contract experience specializing in heavy industrial buildings, warehouses, or processing plants.
• Technical Measurement Skills: Demonstrated expertise in performing accurate take-offs for structural steelwork, heavy foundations, and industrial MEP services.
• Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in digital measurement and estimation software such as Cubicost (TAS/TRB), CostX, or Bluebeam, alongside advanced MS Excel skills.
• Commercial & Contractual Acumen: Strong familiarity with local standard methods of measurement (SMM7 / CESMM) and standard forms of contract (e.g., SIA or PSSCOC).
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent negotiation and analytical skills to effectively source, analyze, and normalize complex sub-contractor and vendor quotes.