Quantity Surveyor (Pre-tender/Perm roles/construction industry]

LINKEDCORP HR CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKEDCORP HR CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and cost control for construction projects in Singapore.

You will review drawings, perform quantity take-offs, prepare cost estimates and tender documents, and coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain quotes. You will also prepare BOQs, analyze risks, and ensure timely tender submissions with management reviews.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in the Singapore construction industry.
• Experience in pre-tender estimation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and tender preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Familiarity with preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost breakdowns and tender comparison sheets.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and meet tight tender submission deadlines.
• Able to start work immediately or within a short notice period.

Responsibilities

• Tender & Document Review: Examine architectural, civil, or MEP drawings, specifications, and contract conditions to understand the full project scope.
• Quantity Take-Off (QTO): Measure exact quantities for materials, labour, equipment, and provisional sums using standard methods of measurement.
• Cost Estimation & Pricing: Build detailed cost estimates, apply current market rates, and calculate overheads, contingencies, and profit margins.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation: Prepare or price the BOQ, ensuring item descriptions align strictly with project specifications.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Sourcing: Send out inquiry packages, gather and analyse quotes from sub-contractors and material suppliers
• Risk Analysis: Identify project risks
• Clarifications & RFIs (Requests for Information): Raise technical and commercial queries to the client or consultant, and handle addendum updates.
• Tender Submission & Reporting: Compile the final tender package, ensure compliance with submission deadlines, and prepare tender submission docs for management review.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Tender preparation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software

Job description

Job Description

• Tender & Document Review: Examine architectural, civil, or MEP drawings, specifications, and contract conditions to understand the full project scope.
• Quantity Take-Off (QTO): Measure exact quantities for materials, labour, equipment, and provisional sums using standard methods of measurement.
• Cost Estimation & Pricing: Build detailed cost estimates, apply current market rates, and calculate overheads, contingencies, and profit margins.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation: Prepare or price the BOQ, ensuring item descriptions align strictly with project specifications.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Sourcing: Send out inquiry packages, gather and analyse quotes from sub-contractors and material suppliers
• Risk Analysis: Identify project risks
• Clarifications & RFIs (Requests for Information): Raise technical and commercial queries to the client or consultant, and handle addendum updates.
• Tender Submission & Reporting: Compile the final tender package, ensure compliance with submission deadlines, and prepare tender submission docs for management review.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in the Singapore construction industry.
• Experience in pre-tender estimation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and tender preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Familiarity with preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost breakdowns and tender comparison sheets.
• Experience in obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and meet tight tender submission deadlines.
• Able to start work immediately or within a short notice period.