Senior Quantity Surveyor

UNITED ELITE CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED ELITE CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned professional to lead tendering and contract administration for residential projects, including HDB experiences. You will manage procurement, subcontractor payments, and variations to ensure timely, accurate project commercial performance.

The role requires strong contract knowledge, independence, and the ability to mentor junior team members while coordinating with clients and consultants across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in residential construction, preferably with HDB projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, cost control, commercial management and procurement.
• Ability to work independently, lead commercial functions and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full tendering process from review to submission.
• Prepare tender and contract documents for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier payments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Submit and negotiate progress claims with clients and consultants.
• Lead VO/EOT submissions including commercial eval and negotiations.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
• Support other contract administration and tender-related tasks.

Skills

Cost control

Commercial management

Procurement practices

Independent work

Mentor junior team

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full tendering process, including review of tender documents, attend briefings and site visits, and prepare tender submissions
  (including drawings/specifications review, quantity take-off, sourcing and evaluation of quotations, and documentation compilation)
• Prepare tender and contract documents for subcontractor and supplier awards
  (including quotation invitations, cost comparison, and subcontract drafting)
• Manage subcontractor and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate progress claims with clients and consultants, and monitor certification and payment status.
• Lead the preparation and submission of Variation Orders (VO) and Extension of Time (EOT) claims, including commercial evaluation and negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Coordinate and chair meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve contractual, commercial, and project-related matters.
• Support all other contract administration and tender-related functions as required

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or its equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Residential Construction Industry, preferably with HDB Project experience
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, commercial management, and procurement practices.
• Ability to work independently, lead project commercial functions, and mentor junior team members.