Senior Quantity Surveyor

POWEN ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

POWEN ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Building) to support cost management and contractual administration across the Main Contract and Sub-Contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires measurement, valuation, cost reporting, and close collaboration with design and M&E teams, with a focus on VO/EOT claims and procurement support on building projects of significant scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant quantity surveying experience in building projects.
• Experience with tendering, cost estimation and final accounts for large contracts.
• Strong understanding of contracts, VO/EOT processes and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurement and valuation of quantities for progress payments, variations, subcontractor payments, and final accounts.
• Assist in cost reporting, budgeting, and cost control measures for project financial management.
• Maintain records of site events, changes, and contractual matters to support VO and EOT claims.
• Collaborate with site stores to track materials usage and inventory control.
• Review specs and contracts to provide cost and contractual guidance to design teams.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation, and cost comparison.
• Attend coordination meetings to monitor design development and cost implications.
• Provide guidance on contractual risks and contractor obligations, and promote safety.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements on site.

Education

Diploma/degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

The Quantity Surveyor (Building) reports directly to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and is responsible for supporting all cost management and contractual administration activities related to the Main Contract and Sub-Contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Description

• Perform accurate measurement and valuation of quantities to support the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order submissions, subcontractor payments, supplier payments, and final account settlements.
• Assist in the preparation of regular cost reports, budget monitoring, and cost control measures to ensure effective financial management of the project.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and records of site events, project changes, and contractual matters to support variation order (VO) and extension of time (EOT) claims.
• Work closely with site store personnel to ensure proper tracking, documentation, and control of materials usage and inventory.
• Review project specifications, scope of works, and contractual requirements at various construction stages to provide cost and contractual advice to structural, architectural, and M&E teams.
• Support the procurement process for subcontractors, suppliers, and specified construction materials, including tender evaluation and cost comparison.
• Attend technical and project coordination meetings to monitor design development, identify potential cost implications, and provide timely cost escalation advice.
• Develop a strong understanding of contractual obligations, rights, and responsibilities of the Main Contractor to provide guidance on contractual risks, project constraints, and potential claims.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety requirements and promote a safe working environment at all times.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 3 year of relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, cost estimation and quantity measurement for building projects with a contract value of S$25 million and above.