Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

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

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Cost Consultant to support cost plans, tendering, and procurement strategies for diverse projects in Singapore.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, designers and owners to refine cost plans, evaluate bids, and manage contracts from feasibility through final accounts, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in QS/Engineering or related field.
• Up to five years’ experience (CM/QS); up to eight years (SQS) in cost consultancy.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience in pre-construction and construction phases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of cost plans including taking off quantities and pricing.
• Confer with engineers, architects, designers and owners on changes to cost plans.
• Advise clients on procurement strategies.
• Support pre-qualification and evaluation of contractors.
• Prepare tender documents including Bills of Quantities and Schedule of Rates; manage tender process.
• Compare tender returns and negotiate pricing with contractors.
• Evaluate contracts including valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Maintain relationships with clients, design consultants and contractors.
• Certify final payment claims and prepare cost reports for client sign-off.
• Provide cost advisory support across all project stages, from feasibility to final account.
• Thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree or Diploma in QS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technology platforms

Job description

Project & Development Services

• 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.

What this job involves:

• 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.

To apply you need to be:

We employ talent from a wide range of backgrounds, though typically you should have:

• 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) in a similar QS/Cost Consultancy position.
• 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.