Senior Quantity Surveyor

surbanajurong; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Singapore seeks a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to lead project cost control, procurement, and contract administration across infrastructure and marine terminal initiatives. The role requires strong contract knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will manage procurement strategies, tender documentation, cost reporting and final accounts, with opportunities for overseas assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• At least 5 years of QS consulting experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, container port, marine terminals or coastal development projects.
• Proficient with Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract.
• Strong writing, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willing to travel overseas for projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from inception to completion, on time and within budget.
• Formulate procurement strategy and prepare tender documents, cost reports and cost plans.
• Administer tender process, evaluate tenders and submit tender recommendations.
• Review variation orders, assess costs, and process monthly financial reports and final accounts.
• Provide cost and financial advice to Project Team and assist negotiations and dispute resolution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent working

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract

Contract administration

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget

Formulation of procurement strategy, preparation of tender documentations, preparation of cost reports and cost plans, administration of tender process, evaluation of tenders and submission of tender recommendation reports.

Review variation request order, assess the associated variation costs, loss & expense claims, monthly financial report, processing of progress payment and final account

To work closely with the Project Team providing cost and financial advice, support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with Contractors.

REQUIREMENTS

Recognised Degree in Quantity Surveying with good understanding of the Construction process

P ossess at least 5-year experience in a QS consulting environment, preferably with experience in infrastructure , container port, marine terminals or coastal development projects

Must be well versed with the Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract and various types of Contract Conditions

Has good writing and communication skills and strong negotiation and mediation skills

Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities

Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts

Resourceful and able to work independently and as a good team player as well

Possess excellent people skills with the ability to integrate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Willing to travel overseas as and when required for handling of overseas projects

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