Quantity Surveyor (M&E experience required)

CURRIE & BROWN (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to deliver cost management services for mechanical and electrical projects. Responsibilities include preparing budget estimates, managing tender processes, and providing commercial advice. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field, 2-5 years of experience in quantity surveying, and strong communication skills. Skills in cost management tools like CostX are essential. This position promises a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in M&E quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of M&E systems (e.g., ACMV, electrical, plumbing).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budget estimates, and feasibility studies for M&E works.
• Manage tendering processes, including documentation, analysis, and procurement strategy.
• Monitor project costs, prepare monthly financial reports, and manage final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice, conduct risk assessments, and support value engineering.

Skills

Negotiation

Feasibility Studies

Management Skills

Construction

Ability To Work Independently

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Value Engineering

Electrical

Building Services

Administration

MS Project

Estimates

Procurement

Project Management

Engineering Design

Change Control

Tendering

Cost Control

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Diploma/Degree in M&E/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or Building Services

Tools

CostX

CADMeasure

MS Office

Job description

Focus: Cost management, tendering, contract administration specifically for M&E services.

Currie & Brown is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor (M&E) to join our Singapore team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering cost consultancy services for mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects across various sectors, ensuring value, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budget estimates, and feasibility studies for M&E works.
• Manage tendering processes, including documentation, analysis, and procurement strategy.
• Administer contracts, including sub‑letting, change control, and interim valuations.
• Monitor project costs, prepare monthly financial reports, and manage final accounts.
• Provide commercial advice, conduct risk assessments, and support value engineering.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project objectives are met.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and training.
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Excellent management and organisation skills, leading teams and nurturing talent.
• Effective communicator, building relationships through excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Extensive use of various forms of contract.
• Highly motivated member of the project team and effective communicator.
• Strong cost management leader ensuring efficient and effective cost control throughout the project life.
• Value engineering and optioneering to achieve project budget whilst maintaining client aspirations.
• Delivers a high standard of service in line with clients' requirements.
• Applies effective cost management and reporting approaches to prevent cost overruns.

Experience

• Diploma/Degree level in a relevant discipline such as M&E/Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or Building Services.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in M&E quantity surveying.
• Strong understanding of M&E systems (e.g., ACMV, electrical, plumbing).
• Proficient in cost management tools (e.g., CostX, CADMeasure) and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skill in MS Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Passionate about Quantity Surveying/Commercial Services, with a desire to work within a leading consultancy.
• Understanding of current industry trends and willingness to learn.
• Confident, energetic and an ambitious self‑starter.

Key Skills

• Negotiation
• Feasibility Studies
• Management Skills
• Construction
• Ability To Work Independently
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Management
• Value Engineering
• Electrical
• Building Services
• Administration
• MS Project
• Estimates
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Engineering Design
• Change Control
• Tendering
• Cost Control
• Mechanical Engineering

Quantity Surveyor • D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG