Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Planning, Tenders & Contracts

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in Singapore to support cost plans, tendering, and procurement strategies across all project stages. You will work with engineers, architects, designers and owners to refine cost plans and manage tender processes.

Responsibilities include preparing Bills of Quantities, evaluating contracts, and delivering cost advisory services. Strong communication, analytical thinking and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in a relevant field (QS/Engineering) and/or up to five years’ experience (CM/QS); up to eight years’ experience (SQS).
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Have good experience in the pre-construction as well as the construction phase of projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technologically savvy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• A great communicator with superb organizational skills
• A structured and organized approach with an eye for detail is also crucial, as is being tech-savvy.
• We use a range of technology platforms to support and deliver our projects for clients.
• We achieve our biggest success when working together, so clear communication is key, as is collaboration and team work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of cost plans including taking off quantities and pricing for projects.
• Confer with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes and adjustments to cost plans.
• Advising clients on procurement strategies
• Support the pre-qualification process and evaluation of contractors
• Assist in preparation of tender documents, including compiling Bills of Quantities/ Schedule of Works, Schedule of Rates, and managing the tender process.
• Compare tender returns and support clients in negotiating pricing with contractors and subcontractors
• Evaluate contract and administer contracts on behalf of clients, including valuations, variations and final accounts
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, design consultants and contractors.
• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports, including finalisation of the account, for client sign-off
• Provide cost advisory support to clients across all project stages, from feasibility through to final account.
• Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Education

QS/Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant in Singapore to support cost plans, tendering, and procurement strategies across all project stages. You will work with engineers, architects, designers and owners to refine cost plans and manage tender processes.

Responsibilities include preparing Bills of Quantities, evaluating contracts, and delivering cost advisory services. Strong communication, analytical thinking and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.