Senior QS / Quantity Surveyor

Exponent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage quantity surveying tasks for commercial interior projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout execution.

You will handle tender evaluation, cost analysis, contract administration, and BOQ preparation, coordinating with Design, Procurement, and Finance to ensure budget integrity and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of quantity surveying experience in construction, especially M&E or interior design projects.
• Knowledge of building conditions of contract to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Proficiency in material costing to accurately estimate project expenses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review tender drawings and documents to identify discrepancies and additional BOQ items.
• Liaise with consultants to clarify ambiguities in contract work scope for accurate tender submissions.
• Source and obtain at least three quotations from vendors/subcontractors for start-rated items.
• Prepare bills of quantities by coordinating with Design, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Assist in costing, pricing, and analyzing direct and indirect costs for BOQ items.
• Conduct site visits to take measurements and monitor project progress.
• Review site requisitions and compare them against approved BOQs for accuracy.
• Analyze subcontractor work progress and recommend payment amounts.
• Submit and negotiate contract variations, additional works, and maintenance orders.
• Perform ad-hoc duties assigned by Management or Commercial Manager.

Skills

Tender evaluation

Cost analysis

Contract administration

BOQ costing

Site measurement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

You will manage quantity surveying tasks including tender evaluation, cost analysis, and contract administration to support commercial interior projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review tender drawings and documents to identify discrepancies and additional BOQ items, incorporating these into tender offers
• Liaise with consultants to clarify ambiguities in contract work scope and ensure accurate tender submissions
• Source and obtain at least three quotations from vendors and subcontractors for start-rated items to support procurement decisions
• Prepare bills of quantities by coordinating with Design, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure comprehensive costing
• Assist in costing, pricing, and analyzing direct and indirect costs for BOQ items to support budget accuracy
• Conduct site visits as required to take measurements and monitor project progress against plans
• Review site requisitions and compare them against approved BOQs to verify accuracy and compliance
• Analyze subcontractor work progress and recommend payment amounts based on completed work, issuing payment requests to Finance
• Submit and negotiate contract variations, additional works, and maintenance orders to manage project scope changes
• Perform ad-hoc duties assigned by Management or Commercial Manager to support project and commercial objectives

Required competencies and certifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of relevant experience handling quantity surveying in construction, specifically in M&E or Interior Design projects
• Knowledge of building conditions of contract to ensure compliance and risk management
• Proficiency in material costing to accurately estimate project expenses