Senior Quantity Surveyor

THE TALENT PEOPLE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent People Pte. Ltd. is assisting a well‑established M&E engineering specialist in Singapore. The role focuses on technical quantification of claims and hands‑on support to project‑based QS staff, turning site data into robust financial submissions to protect entitlements.

You will lead monthly progress claims, cost variations, and assist in budget monitoring. Strong contract knowledge and leadership are essential for success in large infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore contract forms (PSSCOC, SIA).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; strong analytical ability.
• Familiarity with ERP/PM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical ability

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/PM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Client

The Talent People represents our client - a well-established M&E engineering specialist with a strong track record in Singapore's built environment sector. The company delivers integrated mechanical and electrical solutions across large-scale commercial, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial projects, backed by decades of industry expertise and regional engineering support.

About the Role

The incumbent will be responsible for technical quantification of claims and hands-on support to project-based QS staff. The role transforms site data into robust financial submissions to protect the company's legal entitlements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of monthly progress claims and detailed cost variations
• Coordinate with site teams to gather photographic evidence and site logs for EOT and Loss & Expense claims
• Provide technical guidance and support to project-based QS staff on measurement standards and claim procedures
• Support monitoring of project budgets and early identification of cost variances
• Assist in preparing commercial reports and financial updates for senior management

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5-10 years experience, preferably on large-scale infrastructure or complex building projects
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contracts used in Singapore (PSSCOC, SIA)
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; strong analytical ability
• Familiarity with ERP/PM systems (e.g. ACC) and Microsoft Office Suite

Work Arrangements

Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm

Location: AMK

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We wish you the best of luck.