Senior Quantity Surveyor & Cost Control Lead

EM Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support cost management for township and estate projects in Singapore. You will prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans, and administer contracts in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Contract.

You will evaluate progress payment claims, assess variations, monitor expenditure, and produce cash flow forecasts for management and clients. Public sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Building/Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant QS experience in construction, maintenance, A&A, or estate upgrading.
• Candidates with >8 years and leadership may be considered for the QSM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for projects.
• Administer contracts in accordance with applicable Conditions of Contract (e.g. PSSCOC).
• Evaluate and certify contractors’ progress payment claims.
• Assess and recommend Variation Orders (VOs), claims, and contractual entitlements.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and report on cost status.
• Prepare cost reports and cash flow forecasts for management and clients.
• Measure completed works and verify quantities on site where required.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalise Final Accounts with contractors and consultants.
• Review contractors’ quotations and verify the reasonableness of rates and prices.
• Attend site meetings, technical meetings, and progress meetings with consultants, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain proper records of contractual correspondence, cost documentation, and project files.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide contractual advice to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, procurement policies, and statutory requirements.

Skills

Public sector / town council

Education

Diploma in Building / Quantity Surveying / Project & Facilities Management

Job description

EM Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support cost management for township and estate projects in Singapore. You will prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans, and administer contracts in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Contract.

You will evaluate progress payment claims, assess variations, monitor expenditure, and produce cash flow forecasts for management and clients. Public sector experience is a plus.