YSCA CONSULTANCY SINGAPORE PTE LTD

YSCA Consultancy Singapore Pte Ltd is an accredited professional Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Consultant, with strong professionalism,integrity and accountability, delivering hands-on, technically robust solutionsto our clients across Singapore and the region.

We are defined by our depth of expertise, sound advice, responsiveness andcommitment to deliver the best practices and deliverables to our valued clientsand projects.

Our experience spans across all major sectors and development, allowingus to bring both technical precision and commercial insight to projects ofvarying scale and complexity. We work closely with our clients from theearliest stages through to completion, ensuring clear, reliable advice andwell-managed outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.

We are growing and currently seeking an Assistant Director for ourSingapore's office.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Role Overview

As Assistant Director, you willtake ownership and lead the delivery of projects from inception throughcompletion, ensuring that outcomes meet client expectations and qualitystandards. The role also involves team leadership and development, as well as contributingto business growth and operational excellence.

We are looking for someone whobrings

Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost consultancy within Singapore or the region
Strong technical capability across pre- and post-contract services
A track record in client engagement and business development
Leadership experience, including mentoring and developing team members
A collaborative, commercially minded approach suited to a professional consultancy practice

Responsibilities:

1. Technical & Project Leadership

Lead multiple projects from inception to completion across various industries
Oversee feasibility studies, cost planning, procurement strategies, and post-contract services
Prepare and review detailed cost estimates, cost plans, and tender submissions based on lump sum procurement approaches
Lead tender evaluation, including pricing analysis, benchmarking, and recommendation reports
Provide contract administration and commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee variation assessments, progress claims, and final account negotiations
Ensure quality standards are maintained and manage contractual and commercial risks

2. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a small team ofquantity surveyors, providing structured guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Manage workload allocation, resourcing,performance, and professional development in line with project and business needs
Foster a collaborative, accountable, andhigh-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and growth
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, costdata development, and best practice standards
Participate in recruitment activities, includinginterviewing and selection in line with company needs and processes
Support strategic initiatives and the overallgrowth of the practice
Encourage critical thinking and value-drivenproblem solving in project delivery

3. Client Engagement & Management

Lead business development efforts by identifying, pursuing, and securing new project opportunities
Build and manage a sustainable pipeline of work
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, with a focus on repeat business and long-term partnerships
Support the firm's market presence through client engagement and selected industry involvement

Requirements:

Possess recognized Degree in QuantitySurveying/Building or equivalent
Accredited Professional Quantity Surveyor and/orSISV membership
10 to 15 years of relevant working experience, preferably in consultancy firms with Associate/Senior QS level experience
Reliable with good communication and interpersonal skills
Good technical and contractual knowledge with high integrity and work ethic
An independent and effective team player, collaborating on multi-projects of various stages, ensuring deliverables within set time & expectations.

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