Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary 

NCE CORPORATION (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor cum Drafter with strong 

quantity surveying, tendering, cost management and technical drafting capabilities. 

This is a combined commercial and technical position. The successful candidate must be capable of handling 

quantity take-off, tender pricing, quotations, progress claims, Variation Orders, subcontractor procurement 

and final accounts, while also possessing strong AutoCAD drafting and construction/shop drawing 

preparation experience. 

Roles & Responsibilities – Quantity Surveying 

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and contract requirements. 

• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and prepare cost estimates for tender submissions. 

• Source quotations and liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors. 

• Prepare tender cost comparisons and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. 

• Prepare detailed tender pricing, quotations, cost breakdowns and commercial proposals. 

• Assist management with tender evaluation and tender submission. 

• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries. 

• Carry out cost planning and project budget monitoring. 

• Prepare monthly progress claims and supporting documents. 

• Evaluate and certify subcontractor progress claims. 

• Identify, measure, price and submit Variation Orders (VOs). 

• Maintain proper VO registers and supporting records for additional works. 

• Prepare quotations for additional and variation works. 

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets. 

• Prepare cost reports and highlight potential cost overruns. 

• Carry out site measurements and verify actual quantities completed. 

• Liaise with clients, consultants, Project Managers, subcontractors and suppliers on commercial matters. 

• Prepare subcontract agreements, purchase-related commercial documentation and cost comparisons where 

required. 

• Assist with negotiation of quotations, variations, claims and final accounts. 

• Prepare project final accounts and supporting documents. 

• Maintain complete tender, contract and commercial records. 

Roles & Responsibilities – Drafting 

• Prepare and revise AutoCAD construction drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings, layout 

drawings and as-built drawings. 

• Develop drawings based on consultant drawings, site measurements, sketches and instructions from the 

Project Manager. 

• Prepare detailed architectural and construction drawings for A&A, renovation, fit-out and reinstatement 

works. 

• Prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, details and construction/shop drawings. 

• Prepare drawings for architectural finishes, partitions, ceilings, flooring, carpentry, waterproofing and other 

building works where required. 

• Assist with basic M&E coordination drawings where necessary. 

• Carry out site measurements and translate actual site conditions into accurate drawings. 

• Review tender drawings and identify discrepancies, missing information or potential coordination issues. 

• Revise drawings based on client, consultant and site comments. 

• Maintain proper drawing numbering, revision control and drawing registers. 

• Prepare as-built drawings following completion of works. 

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, site teams and subcontractors to ensure drawings 

reflect actual construction requirements. 

• Ensure drawings are accurate, practical and suitable for site implementation. 

Requirements 

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, 

Construction Management or related discipline. 

• Minimum 7 years of relevant local construction experience in Singapore as a Quantity Surveyor, with 

drafting responsibilities more advantage and experience. Strong experience in tender quantity take-off, 

estimation and project costing. 

• Strong knowledge of progress claims, Variation Orders, subcontractor claims and final accounts. 

• Strong AutoCAD drafting capability is essential. 

• Able to independently prepare construction/shop drawings, details and as-built drawings. 

• Good ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and M&E drawings. 

• Experience in A&A, renovation, interior fit-out, reinstatement and general building works will be highly 

advantageous. 

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. 

• Knowledge of Revit/BIM, SketchUp or other construction drafting software will be an advantage. 

• Strong numerical, analytical and measurement skills. 

• Good negotiation and communication abilities. 

• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.

• Able to handle both tender and ongoing project responsibilities simultaneously. • Able to work independently and coordinate closely with project/site teams. • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Candidate Profile

This is purely a Quantity Surveyor position including drafting advantage. The preferred candidate should be able to independently handle: Tender → Quantity Take-Off → Pricing → Procurement → Progress Claim → Variation Order → Cost Control → Final Account while also being capable of: Site Measurement → AutoCAD Drafting → Shop Drawings → Drawing Revisions → As-Built Drawings.