Strategic Quantity Surveyor: Value Engineering & Cost

SEARCH INDEX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEARCH INDEX PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage take-offs, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement. You will monitor costs, negotiate with contractors and handle valuations and final accounts to ensure projects stay within budget.

Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage. The role requires strong Excel skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in building and construction.
• No experience are welcome to apply; strong skills in take-off, tendering and costing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take off quantities, source subcontractors and suppliers, and prepare tender submissions.
• Prepare and evaluate price comparisons, bid analyses and costing summaries.
• Monitor project costs and ensure delivery within approved budgets.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors.
• Prepare interim valuations, progress claims and contract variations.
• Update and track claim submissions throughout the project.
• Prepare, review and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with management, consultants, contractors and subcontractors on costing and contract matters.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and quantify potential cost savings.
• Ensure commercial and contractual activities comply with building contracts.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Tendering

Costing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

SEARCH INDEX PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage take-offs, tendering, costing and subcontractor procurement. You will monitor costs, negotiate with contractors and handle valuations and final accounts to ensure projects stay within budget.

Candidates with experience in value engineering and cost optimisation will have an added advantage. The role requires strong Excel skills, independence, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.