Quantity Surveyor: Value Engineering & Cost Optimisation

Search Index Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Index Pte Ltd is recruiting for an HDB Project role focusing on commercial and quantity surveying duties, including take-offs, tendering and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Construction Management and has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in building and construction, with strong Excel skills.

No Exp Are Welcome to Apply. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the building and construction industry.
• No experience are welcome to apply
• Strong experience in quantity take-off, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement.
• Hands-on experience in interim valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities, source subcontractors and suppliers, and prepare tender submissions.
• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analysis and costing summaries.
• Prepare cost analysis and develop cost reduction and value engineering strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure projects are delivered within the approved budget.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.
• Update and track claim submissions throughout the project.
• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contractual matters.
• Control project scope and costs to achieve project objectives.
• Allocate and coordinate work packages with contractors and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and quantify potential cost savings.
• Ensure commercial and contractual activities comply with relevant building contract requirements.
• Perform other quantity surveying and commercial duties as required.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Costing

Subcontractor procurement

Interim valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Contract administration

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Search Index Pte Ltd is recruiting for an HDB Project role focusing on commercial and quantity surveying duties, including take-offs, tendering and cost control.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Construction Management and has a minimum of 3 years’ experience in building and construction, with strong Excel skills.

No Exp Are Welcome to Apply. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.