SR / QUANTITY SURVEYOR (PHARMACEUTICAL) URGENT!

COENS ENERGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

COENS ENERGY PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Commercial professional to join its project team, supporting pre-contract and post-contract commercial management on high-value pharmaceutical sector projects in Singapore.

The role involves tendering, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and final account management. You will work with Project Managers, clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure commercial success, maintain budgets, review payments and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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, and suppliers to ensure delivery.
• Assist in resolving contractual, cost, variation, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and subcontractors within budgets.
• Evaluate tenders and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Monitor expenditure and prepare cost reports, forecasts, and budget updates.
• Maintain cost control and ensure purchases stay within budgets.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve competitive pricing.
• Review and verify payment claims, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Monitor progress claims and payment collections.
• Manage variation orders, commercial documentation, and project records.
• Support final accounts negotiation and closure.
• Attend project/commercial/site coordination meetings.
• Provide guidance to junior Quantity Surveyors when required.

Job description

We are supporting a client involved in complex, high-value projects in Pharmaceutical sector 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 the Pharmaceutical sector are especially encouraged to apply.