Strategic Quantity Surveyor — Budgets, Contracts & Risk

CHENG CHANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHENG CHANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to prepare quantity requirements from plans, coordinate with site managers and stakeholders, and manage budgets.

You will gather reports, provide strategic cost-saving recommendations, and verify progress claims across multiple sites. Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and a minimum of 2 years in building construction, with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a quantity surveyor in building construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles, guidelines and industry standards.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure costs with vendors and subcontractors.
• Clear verbal and written communication for reports and stakeholder liaising.

Responsibilities

• Examine and assess construction plans to prepare quantity requirements.
• Collaborate with site managers, clients, contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Gather and deliver reports, analyses, contracts, budgets and risk assessments.
• Provide actionable advice and strategic recommendations to managers and clients.
• Document design changes and update project budgets promptly.
• Build and sustain professional relationships with internal and external teams.
• Travel to construction sites to oversee progress and verify quality.
• Verify progress claims and payments based on completed work stages.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost control

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpreting drawings

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Local vocational supervisor certificate

Job description

CHENG CHANG CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to prepare quantity requirements from plans, coordinate with site managers and stakeholders, and manage budgets.

You will gather reports, provide strategic cost-saving recommendations, and verify progress claims across multiple sites. Requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and a minimum of 2 years in building construction, with strong communication and negotiation skills.