Senior Quantity Surveyor - #1119839

Location: North West

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Management on main contractor projects

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Planning & Budgeting:
   - Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and feasibility studies during design and tender stages.
   - Monitor project budgets, track cost trends, and report deviations.

2. Contract Administration:
   - Review, draft, and administer construction contracts (FIDIC, SIA, NEC, etc.).
   - Manage variations, claims, and contract disputes.
   - Ensure compliance with statutory and client requirements.

3. Procurement & Tendering:
   - Prepare tender documents, bills of quantities (BOQ), and cost schedules.
   - Evaluate contractor quotations and provide recommendations.
   - Assist in contractor negotiation and selection.

4. Cost Control & Reporting:
   - Track project expenditures and forecast final project costs.
   - Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow projections, and cost-to-completion analyses.
   - Conduct value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities.

5. Project Coordination & Risk Management:
   - Liaise with project team, design consultants, contractors, and clients to resolve issues.
   - Identify and mitigate project risks related to cost, schedule, and quality.
   - Maintain accurate records of contract variations, claims, and approvals.

6. Team Leadership & Mentoring:
   - Guide and mentor junior QS staff.
   - Ensure adherence to company policies, processes, and professional standards.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or/and above in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of QS experience, preferably in Singapore or large-scale international projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, SIA, NEC) and Singapore regulatory environment (BCA, tendering standards).

• Proven experience in cost planning, contract administration, procurement, and claims management.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD, and QS software (e.g., CostX, BuildSoft); BIM knowledge highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.

• Professional membership (SISV / RISM / BQSM) is an advantage.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in large-scale commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.

• Experience in mentoring junior QS or team leadership roles.

• Knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy of cost estimates and budget forecasts.

• Timeliness and quality of contract administration and reporting.

• Successful management of variations and claims.

• Contribution to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.

• Leadership and development of junior staff.