Quantity Surveyor — Tender & Cost Optimization

Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with at least 2 years of tendering experience in Singapore's building construction sector. The role involves preparing tender prices, cost comparisons, and collaborative planning within a main contractor environment.

Proficiency in Excel is essential, with familiarity in Cubicost Glodon considered a plus. Strong attention to detail and timely delivery of tender documents are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Building or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in Singapore building construction industry with the Main contractor preferred.
• Experience in tendering work.
• Sound computer literacy including advanced skills in Excel. Proficient in Cubicost Glodon will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand tender document requirements.
• Collaborate on planning and define scope of works.
• Meet timelines and manage tender activities.
• Measure quantities, collect quotations, and compare costs for tender pricing.
• Review quotations against specifications and design.
• Check quantities across teammates and identify potential omissions.
• Proofread tender responses for quantity incorporation and stakeholder issuance.
• Negotiate prices with subcontractors/partners.
• Assess cost impact and review value engineering or variations.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Excel skills

Quantity surveying

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cubicost Glodon

Job description

Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with at least 2 years of tendering experience in Singapore's building construction sector. The role involves preparing tender prices, cost comparisons, and collaborative planning within a main contractor environment.

Proficiency in Excel is essential, with familiarity in Cubicost Glodon considered a plus. Strong attention to detail and timely delivery of tender documents are required.