Senior Quantity Surveyor

UG M&E PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UG M&E PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Claims Specialist to quantify claims and support project QS staff. You will transform site data into robust financial submissions, protecting the company’s entitlements.

The role emphasizes tactical claim management, cost monitoring, and timely commercial reporting to senior management. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of standard contracts used in Singapore (PSSCOC, SIA).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP/PM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of monthly progress claims and detailed cost variations with technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather evidence for EOT and Loss & Expense claims.
• Provide technical guidance to project-based QS staff on measurement standards and claim procedures.
• Support the manager in monitoring project budgets and preparing commercial reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/Project Management systems (ACC)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

This role focuses on the technical quantification of claims and providing hands‑on support to project-based QS staff. The person transforms site data into robust financial submissions, ensuring the company’s legal entitlements are protected.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical Claim Management

• Submission Preparation:Lead the preparation and submission of monthly progress claims and detailed cost variations with technical accuracy.

• Evidence Collection:Coordinate with site teams to gather photographic evidence and site logs to support EOT (Extension of Time) and Loss & Expense claims.

• Mentor Project QS:Provide technical guidance and support to project-based QS staff on measurement standards and claim procedures.

Cost Monitoring & Reporting

• Variance Reporting:Support the manager in monitoring project budgets and identifying cost variances early to provide feedback to project teams.

• Financial Updates:Assist in preparing commercial reports and financial updates for senior management presentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–10 years of experience, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or complex building projects.

• Contract Knowledge:Strong knowledge of standard forms of contracts commonly used in Singapore (PSSCOC, SIA).

• Soft Skills:Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; strong analytical ability with high attention to detail.

• Systems:Familiarity with ERP/Project Management systems (e.g., ACC) and Microsoft Office Suite.