Job Role

The Assistant Quantity Surveying Manager is responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned construction projects from pre-contract through post-contract stages. He/She oversees quantity take-offs, cost planning, tendering activities, procurement processes, contract administration, and final accounts to ensure projects are delivered within budget while meeting contractual obligations.

He/She supports the Quantity Surveying Manager in developing commercial strategies, monitoring project profitability, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. He/She provides guidance and technical support to Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, reviews their work, and ensures compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and industry standards.

He/She works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to resolve commercial matters, negotiate contractual issues, and support project delivery.

He/She is analytical, commercially astute, and possesses strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. He/She is able to manage multiple projects independently while mentoring junior staff(s). He/She will typically be stationed in the office and travel to project sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Measurements and Tender Documentation

Review and validate quantity take-offs using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and quantity surveying software.
Review Bills of Quantities (BQ), Schedule of Rates (SOR), preliminaries, and trade preambles.
Review technical specifications and tender / contract documentation prepared by consultants.
Ensure accuracy of quantity measurements, admeasurements, and re-measurements.
Review tender documentation for completeness and contractual compliance.
Provide technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors during tender preparation.

Drive Cost Planning and Control

Prepare and review project cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
Monitor project budgets and forecast project costs and cash flow.
Analyse project cost performance and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Review lifecycle costing and value engineering proposals.
Prepare and review periodic commercial and profitability reports.
Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Advise project teams on alternative construction methods to optimise project costs.

Define Tender and Procurement Strategies

Support procurement planning and subcontractor sourcing strategies.
Review tender invitations and procurement documentation.
Evaluate tender submissions and prepare tender comparison reports.
Participate in tender negotiations and subcontract award recommendations.
Ensure procurement activities comply with contractual and company requirements.

Manage Post-Contract Administration

Review and certify interim payment claims and payment recommendations.
Assess variation orders, extension of time (EOT), and contractual claims.
Review and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
Monitor contractual compliance and commercial risks.
Support dispute resolution and contract negotiations.
Lead commercial meetings with project stakeholders.
Prepare management reports on project profitability and financial performance.
Supervise and mentor Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 7–8 years of relevant quantity surveying experience in the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying practices.
Experience in cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract administration, variation orders, and final accounts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quantity surveying software (e.g. CostX, Glodon, Cubicost, or equivalent).
Good analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and supervise junior Quantity Surveyors.