Strategic Quantity Surveyor — Cost & Contracts Lead

XING HAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

XING HAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, contract administration, and final accounts on construction projects in Singapore.

The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, effective cost control, and compliant contractual processes. Proficiency in MS Office and QS software is preferred, with fluency in English and Chinese advantageous. Female candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant construction industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contracts, cost estimation, tendering and quantity measurement.
• Familiar with Progress Claims, Variation Orders and Final Accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and QS software.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and tender documents for construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to ensure accurate pricing.
• Manage construction contracts and monitor contractual obligations.
• Review quotations, contracts, and commercial terms with contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare and assess progress claims and payment applications.
• Verify completed works and ensure accurate valuation of work done.
• Evaluate and manage Variation Orders (VO) and additional works.
• Monitor project costs and ensure expenditure remains within the approved budget.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Negotiate prices and commercial terms where required.
• Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts upon project completion.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, quotations, claims, variations, and other commercial documents.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Contract administration

Progress claims

Variation orders

Final accounts

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in QS

Tools

Microsoft Office

QS software

Job description

XING HAN CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, tendering, contract administration, and final accounts on construction projects in Singapore.

The role requires coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, effective cost control, and compliant contractual processes. Proficiency in MS Office and QS software is preferred, with fluency in English and Chinese advantageous. Female candidates are preferred.