Senior Quantity Surveyor (Procurement)

Tap Growth ai; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Growth ai in Singapore is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Procurement Lead to manage procurement for road construction and major civil infrastructure projects. You will handle RFQs, tender documents, and commercial evaluations, while negotiating terms with subcontractors.

You will oversee progress payments, variations, claims, final accounts, and ensure compliance with project requirements and LTA obligations. The role requires strong stakeholder management and independent working style.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience, including at least 5 years in LTA road construction or major civil infrastructure projects in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of procurement management, subcontract tendering, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation and subcontract administration for road construction projects.
• Proven experience in managing subcontract packages, progress payments, variations, claims, final accounts and cost control for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for subcontractors, suppliers and trades on road and civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with requirements and procedures.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, tender documents and scope of work packages to prospective subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate quotations, conduct commercial comparisons, and provide recommendations for tender awards.
• Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders and other contractual documents.
• Manage subcontract administration, including progress payments, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Monitor procurement schedules, subcontract commitments and material purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain procurement and contract registers, track approvals and documentation of evaluations, awards and changes.
• Monitor subcontract costs, identify commercial risks and support cost control, budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams and stakeholders to resolve procurement and contractual issues, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontract tendering

Commercial evaluation

Contract negotiation

Subcontract administration

Road construction projects

Education

Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Salary Range: S$5,000-$5,500

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process for subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades for road construction and civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements and procurement procedures.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), tender documents and scope of work packages to prospective subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, conduct commercial comparisons, and provide recommendations for tender awards.
• Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, favourable contractual terms and cost-effective procurement outcomes.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders and other contractual documents in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage subcontract administration, including progress payment assessments, variation evaluations, claims, contractual correspondence and final account settlements.
• Monitor procurement schedules, subcontract commitments and material purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with the project construction programme.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract registers, track approval workflows and ensure proper documentation of tender evaluations, awards and contractual changes.
• Monitor subcontract costs, identify commercial risks and support cost control, budget forecasting and reporting to the Commercial Manager.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams and other stakeholders to resolve procurement and contractual issues, ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations and applicable LTA requirements.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience, including at least 5 years of experience in LTA road construction or major civil infrastructure projects in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of procurement management, subcontract tendering, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation and subcontract administration for road construction projects.
• Proven experience in managing subcontract packages, progress payments, variations, claims, final accounts and cost control for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.