Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview
Element is a global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company with over 7,500 employees across 200 locations in 30 countries, committed to making tomorrow safer than today. We support customers in ensuring that their products, materials, and processes are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, from early R&D through regulatory approval and production.

In Singapore, Element has delivered numerous projects for both the private sector and government agencies, including geotechnical engineering, instrumentation and monitoring systems, and infrastructure support for major developments.

At Element, employees are empowered to grow their careers in a collaborative environment that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous development, while contributing to safer and more sustainable outcomes worldwide.

Job Summary

As a Quantity Surveyor at Element, you will lead cost management activities across diverse projects, driving value optimization while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with clients and construction professionals to deliver accurate cost planning, risk management, and contractual advice that supports successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Cost Planning and Management

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, for accurate project costing.
• Implement cost control, risk management, and value management to ensure project efficiency.
• Advise on procurement strategies to support project objectives and budget control.
• Identify and manage commercial risks that may affect project costs.
• Prepare and analyze tender pricing to support competitive project bids.
• Allocate work packages to subcontractors for efficient resource use.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and project matters.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Assess completed work and arrange payments to contractors.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Lead meetings with clients and their representatives to communicate cost-related updates and decisions
• Liaise effectively with clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and site managers to coordinate project activities
• Prepare and present clear, insightful cost reports to clients and internal teams to inform decision-making

Other Duties

• Monitor contract variations impacting costs and generate profitability reports to support financial oversight
• Negotiate contract terms and variations with clients and contractors where applicable to safeguard project interests

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying/ Building & Construction Management, or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in quantity surveying within civil projects
• Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail
• Knowledge of civil engineering projects and related cost management practices