Senior Quantity Surveyor

applus singapore pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

applus singapore pte. ltd. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial aspects of EPC/construction projects from pre-contract to completion.

You will prepare estimates, budgets, BOQs, tender documents, and subcontract packages, and oversee tendering, evaluation, and contract administration. The role requires strong cost control, claims handling, and progress reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications or relevant QS certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a main contractor, QS consultancy, or construction/EPC environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities for EPC/construction projects from pre-contract to completion.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, BOQs, tender documents, and subcontract packages.
• Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract administration.
• Prepare progress claims, variation orders, contractual claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, cash flow, and cost forecasts.
• Prepare regular commercial and cost-control reports for management.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support the project team in managing claims and variations.
• Review subcontractor and supplier claims and verify payments against contractual terms and actual work progress.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead project close-out activities, including settlement of variations,claims, and final accounts

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Control

Contract Administration

Subcontract Administration

Tendering

Negotiation

Progress Claims

Final Accounts

Cost Forecasting

Commercial Reporting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities for EPC / construction projects from pre-contract stage through project completion.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, BOQs, tender documents, and subcontract packages.
• Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award,and contract administration.
• Prepare and assess progress claims, variation orders,contractual claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, cash flow, and cost forecasts.
• Prepare regular commercial and cost-control reports for management.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support the project team in managing claims and variations.
• Review subcontractor and supplier claims and verify payments against contractual terms and actual work progress.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, andinternal project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Lead project close-out activities, including settlement of variations,claims, and final accounts

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications or relevant QS certifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a main contractor, QS consultancy, or construction/EPC environment.
• Experience in cost control, subcontract administration, progress claims, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, Oil & Gas, building, or EPC projects is preferred

Key Skills

• Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
• Contract & Subcontract Administration
• Tendering & Negotiation
• Progress Claims & Final Accounts
• Variation & Claims Management
• Cost Forecasting & Commercial Reporting
• Risk Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of EPC and construction contracts
• Experience managing subcontractors and commercial packages independently.
• Strong understanding of contractual claims, variations, and entitlement assessment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS/cost-control software.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to protect project cost and profitability.