Senior Quantity Surveyor

J.Keart Alliances Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.Keart Alliances Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Singapore with strong pre-tender cost quantification experience for M&E fire protection projects. You will lead cost planning, tender preparation, contract administration, and post-contract financial management, including progress claims and VO assessments.

This role requires sharp analytical skills, contractual knowledge, and familiarity with Singapore construction regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of QS experience in M&E projects, preferably in fire protection works.
• Strong experience in pre-tender cost quantification (essential).
• Experience in both new-build and A&A projects.
• Familiar with Singapore construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of the SOP Act.
• Adjudication experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Meticulous, commercially aware, and able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed cost estimation and quantification for fire protection M&E and A&A projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost breakdowns, and tender pricing schedules.
• Source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct cost comparison analysis and recommend competitive pricing strategies.
• Assess project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements for risk identification.
• Participate actively in tender submissions, including commercial clarifications and negotiations.
• Prepare tender summary reports for management approval.
• Prepare and submit progress claims to main contractors / clients.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractors’ progress claims.
• Prepare and assess Variation Order (VO) claims, including cost analysis and negotiation.
• Monitor project budgets and cost performance against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Ensure proper documentation of contractual correspondence and cost records.
• Issue payment certificates to subcontractors in accordance with contract terms.
• Assist project team in final account preparation and settlement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

QS degree

Job description

J.Keart Alliances Pte Ltd is a BCA L5-registered General Builder (Workhead ME06 – Fire Protection) providing one-stop fire safety solutions including consultancy, SCDF submissions, installation, testing & commissioning, and maintenance of fire protection systems. We specialize in M&E works and Addition & Alteration (A&A) projects across commercial, industrial, and residential developments.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in pre-tender cost quantification for M&E fire protection projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, tender preparation, contract administration, and post-contract financial management, including progress claims and variation order (VO) assessments.

This role requires strong analytical skills, contractual knowledge, and familiarity with Singapore construction regulations.

Pre-Tender & Tender Stage (Primary Focus)

• Perform detailed cost estimation and quantification for fire protection M&E and A&A projects.

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost breakdowns, and tender pricing schedules.

• Source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Conduct cost comparison analysis and recommend competitive pricing strategies.

• Assess project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements for risk identification.

• Participate actively in tender submissions, including commercial clarifications and negotiations.

• Prepare tender summary reports for management approval.

Post-Tender / Contract Administration

• Prepare and submit progress claims to main contractors / clients.

• Evaluate and certify subcontractors’ progress claims.

• Prepare and assess Variation Order (VO) claims, including cost analysis and negotiation.

• Monitor project budgets and cost performance against approved budgets.

• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Ensure proper documentation of contractual correspondence and cost records.

• Issue payment certificates to subcontractors in accordance with contract terms.

• Assist project team in final account preparation and settlement.

Contractual & Legal Support

• Handle contractual disputes, claims analysis, and negotiations.

• Support adjudication processes where required.

• Familiarity with the Security of Payment (SOP) Act and its application in progress and payment claims.

• Advise management on contractual risks and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of QS experience in M&E projects, preferably in fire protection works.

• Strong experience in pre-tender cost quantification (essential).

• Experience in both new-build and A&A projects.

• Familiar with Singapore construction contracts.

• Working knowledge of the Security of Payment (SOP) Act.

• Adjudication experience will be an added advantage.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Meticulous, commercially aware, and able to work under tight deadlines.