SR / QUANTITY SURVEYOR (DATA CENTRE) URGENT!

COENS ENERGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COENS ENERGY PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Commercial professional to join the project team for data centre related work.

This role covers both pre- and post-contract commercial management, with strong involvement in tendering, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and final accounts. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of relevant experience on large-scale, high-value projects, with exposure to data centre environments and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Around 4–6 years of relevant Quantity Surveying/Commercial experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale or high-value construction/engineering projects.
• Exposure to Data Centre, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Cleanroom, M&E, or Mission-Critical projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, procurement, tendering, and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract and industry commercial practices.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning, organisation, and time-management capabilities.
• Clear and structured communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support pre- and post-contract activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare tender documentation, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid submissions.
• Review project specifications, drawings, scope of works, and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure stakeholders understand and comply with contractual requirements.
• Support Senior/Commercial Managers in day-to-day project commercial activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers for effective delivery.
• Assist in resolving contractual, cost, variation and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, and suppliers within budgets.
• Evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Monitor expenditure and prepare cost reports, forecasts and budget updates.
• Maintain strong cost control and ensure purchases stay within budgets.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve competitive pricing and savings.
• Review payment claims, invoices and supporting documents prior to payment.
• Monitor progress claims and payment collections.
• Manage variation orders and final accounts.
• Attend project and site meetings; provide guidance to junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract administration

Cost management

Tendering

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

We are supporting a client involved in complex, high-value projects in Data Centre and looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Commercial professional to join their project team.

This role will be responsible for both pre-contract and post-contract commercial management, with strong involvement in tendering, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and final account management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support pre- and post-contract activities for assigned projects.
• Prepare tender documentation, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and bid submissions.
• Review project specifications, drawings, scope of works, and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure key stakeholders, including Project, Finance, and Accounts teams, understand and comply with relevant contractual requirements.
• Support Senior / Commercial Managers in the day-to-day management of project commercial activities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Assist in resolving contractual, cost, variation, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, subcontractors, and suppliers while ensuring expenditure remains within approved budgets.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Monitor project expenditure and prepare regular and ad-hoc cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates.
• Maintain strong cost control and ensure purchases and commitments remain within project budgets.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and commercial savings.
• Review and verify payment claims, invoices, and supporting documents prior to payment.
• Monitor progress claims and payment collections.
• Manage variation orders, commercial documentation, and project records.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and closure of final accounts.
• Attend project, commercial, and site coordination meetings as required.
• Provide guidance and support to junior Quantity Surveyors when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Around 4–6 years of relevant Quantity Surveying / Commercial experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale or high-value construction / engineering projects.
• Exposure to Data Centre, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Cleanroom, M&E, or Mission-Critical projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost management, procurement, tendering, and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract and industry commercial practices.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning, organisation, and time-management capabilities.
• Clear and structured communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative team player who can work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Candidates with experience handling high-value, technically complex projects within Data Centre sector are especially encouraged to apply.