Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Contracts Lead

Field Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Engineering Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Singapore to lead cost control, contract administration, and financial management across construction projects. The role emphasizes budget adherence, compliance with contractual terms, and effective stakeholder liaison.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of quantity surveying experience with strong knowledge of contracts, cost planning, and dispute resolution. Leadership and mentoring skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related construction discipline
• Professional qualification as a Quantity Surveyor or equivalent
• 8–10 years of professional quantity surveying experience
• Experience in cost planning, cost control, and financial management on medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts
• Experience in contract administration, including claims management and dispute resolution
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholder management
• Leadership experience with ability to mentor team members
• Knowledge of Singapore market would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Managing and controlling project costs through detailed cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Preparing and submitting variation orders, claims, and financial reports
• Conducting detailed quantity takeoffs and BOQ preparation for tender and contract administration
• Administering contracts including monitoring obligations, reviewing payment certificates, and disputes
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, and engineers to resolve commercial issues
• Conducting valuations of completed works and certifying payment claims
• Monitoring project expenditure and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Mentoring and supervising junior quantity surveyors
• Preparing cost reports, financial statements, and project documentation for senior management
• Ensuring compliance with contractual terms, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Cost planning

Cost control

Financial management

Contract administration

Claims management

Dispute resolution

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering degree

Professional QS qualification

Tools

Quantity surveying software

Job description

Field Engineering Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Singapore to lead cost control, contract administration, and financial management across construction projects. The role emphasizes budget adherence, compliance with contractual terms, and effective stakeholder liaison.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of quantity surveying experience with strong knowledge of contracts, cost planning, and dispute resolution. Leadership and mentoring skills are required.