Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Contracts Lead

GMP Technologies (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee project budgets, conduct cost analysis, and manage finances from inception to completion. The role includes preparing contracts, managing tenders, and ensuring compliance with terms while delivering value across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Quantity Surveying degree with professional accreditation, strong negotiation and procurement skills, and the ability to work under pressure with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is often required.
• Membership in recognized Quantity Surveying professional bodies (e.g., SISV, RICS, MRICS) is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and procurement skills.
• Claim conscious with sharp sense of cost.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets and ensure costs are controlled.
• Conduct cost analysis and prepare cost reports.
• Manage project finances from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage contracts, including bills of quantities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Review and negotiate contract amendments with subcontractors and clients.
• Handle the procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Negotiate terms to secure the best value for money.
• Prepare subcontract documents and manage tender processes.
• Lead preparation and submission of tenders.
• Review tender documents and contractual requirements, and delegate sub-tasks to QS team.
• Prepare comprehensive costing, including fees, materials and fluctuations, specialists and subcontractors' works and preliminaries.
• Ensure timely, compliant and competitive costs / tender bid submission.
• Prepare post-mortem analysis and improvements
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Perform risk and value management and cost control.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to junior QS staff.
• Provide commercial advice to the site team.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and financial status.
• Address client concerns and ensure client satisfaction.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and costings for tenders.
• Value completed work and arrange for payments.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Procurement

Cost control

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

GMP Technologies (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to oversee project budgets, conduct cost analysis, and manage finances from inception to completion. The role includes preparing contracts, managing tenders, and ensuring compliance with terms while delivering value across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Quantity Surveying degree with professional accreditation, strong negotiation and procurement skills, and the ability to work under pressure with