Senior QS / Quantity Surveyor

EXPONENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPONENT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support interior design projects, handling tender evaluation, cost analysis and contract administration to ensure accuracy and compliance throughout project execution.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and 3–4 years of experience in construction, with proficiency in cost estimation and material costing for M&E or interior design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of quantity surveying experience in construction (M&E or interior design).
• Knowledge of building contracts and risk management.
• Proficient in material costing and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tender drawings and documents to identify discrepancies and add BOQ items.
• Liaise with consultants to clarify contract scope ambiguities for accurate tender submissions.
• Source at least three quotations from vendors and subcontractors for start-rated items.
• Prepare bills of quantities with Design, Procurement, and Finance to ensure costing.
• Assist in costing, pricing, and analyzing direct and indirect costs for BOQ items.
• Conduct site visits to take measurements and monitor progress.
• Review site requisitions against approved BOQs for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze subcontractor progress and recommend payments; issue payment requests.
• Submit and negotiate contract variations and maintenance orders.
• Perform ad-hoc duties to support objectives.

Skills

Tender evaluation

Cost analysis

Contract administration

Site measurements

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

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