Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in pre-tender cost quantification for steel projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost planning, tender preparation, contract administration and post-contract financial management, including progress claims and variation order (VO) assessments.

This role requires strong analytical skills, contractual knowledge and familiarity with Singapore construction regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Tender & Tender Stage

• Perform detailed cost estimation and quantification for steel works and projects.

• Source and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Conduct cost comparison analysis and recommend competitive pricing strategies.

• Participate actively in tender submissions, including commercial clarifications and negotiations.

• Prepare tender summary reports for management approval.

• Develop cost benchmarks and maintain pricing databases for future projects.

1. Post-Tender / Contract Administration

• Prepare and submit progress claims to main contractors/ clients.

• Evaluate and certify subcontractors progress claims.

• Prepare and assess Variation Order (VO) claims, including cost analysis and negotiation.

• Issue payment certificates to subcontractors in accordance with contract terms.

• Assist project team in final account preparation and settlement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of QS experience.

• Strong experience in pre-tender cost quantification (essential).

• Working knowledge of the Security of Payment (SOP) Act.

• Adjudication experience will be an added advantage.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost estimation tools.

• Meticulous and able to work under tight deadlines.