Total 1,728 Full-time quantity surveyor job vacancies

Responsibilities :

• Familiar with evaluation of tender, preparation of tender & quotation
• Responsible for taking off measurement & monthly progress claim
• Carry out Quantity take-off for tendering of projects
• Ability to source for supplies and sub-contractors for quotation for tendering
• Evaluation and certificate of sub-contractors' progress payments
• Project administration and documentation include preparation of interim
• Carry out miscellaneous tasks required as part of ISO Quality Management System
• Review and advise the Operation Manager on the cost impact for variation of project specification
• Other quantity surveyor duties as assigned

Requirements :

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Quantity Survey or equivalent.
• At least 5Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Preferably Senior Executive specialized in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in cost estimation and future tender exercise.
• Assist prepare and analyze the cost comparison together with Senior QS.
• Liaise and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and administer tender documents and doing costing summary and price comparison.
• Ensure accurate measurement of quantities to assist in the preparation of progress payment claims, variation order claims and payments to subcontractors and suppliers including all final accounts.
• Prepare Variation Orders, claims, final accounts, settlement and sub-contractor payments.
• Certify and evaluate progress work done, includes contract administration for variations for both subcontract and main contract works.
• Be meticulous, analytical with excellent problem-solving skills, proactive, a good team player & able to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform all other QS-related jobs.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Building or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant working experience in main construction companies
• Experience in HDB contracts an advantage
• Be able to work independently with minimum guidance and under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Good team player, keen desire to learn, contribute, advance and progress with the company.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the role of quantity surveying matters from tender to completion.

Job Description

Manage and prepare the measurements and cost estimates for the construction projects from initial calculations to the final accounts.

Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.

Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors.

Prepare contract documents in accordance with the regulations.

Preparation of Monthly Progress claims, variation orders and payments to subcontractors

Involve in managing and reporting of project budget & cost control

Responsible in post-contracts administration for both the Main Contract and Subcontracts

Monitor all financial aspects of the projects to ensure projects run according to budget

Liaise and establish rapport with consultants, quantity surveyors, architects, developers and contractors on certification of claims for payment

Be familiar with various stages of projects to source for the most viable yet reasonable priced materials

Able to share new perspectives on cost, orders and claims

With the understanding of the contractual legal rights, he/ she will be involved in advising the management on their position of the contract from the tender stage

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building or Civil Engineering

Minimum 5 years working experience in tendering, estimating and measurement of quantities.

Good communication and negotiation skills.

Candidates with knowledge in Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Conditions of Contract, REDAS, FIDIC, FIDIC Short Form of Contracts will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Contract & Tender Management

• Measurement & Taking-Off: Carry out accurate measurement and taking-off of quantities for both ongoing projects and incoming tenders.

• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimates, and cost analyses for review by superiors.

• Procurement Liaison: Call for and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and plant/equipment hirers.

• Tender Submission: Assist superiors in the meticulous preparation, compilation of drawings/documents, and submission of tender presentations.

2. Post-Contract & Commercial Administration

• Commercial Negotiation: Assist superiors in negotiating highly competitive prices, terms, and contractual conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Contract Award: Prepare formal Letters of Award (LOA) for suppliers and subcontractors, as well as official Letters of Appointment for consultants.

• Cost Reporting: Develop and maintain budgetary costs, cash flows, financial updates, progress reports, and S-curves for project tracking.

• Evaluation & Reports: Compile comprehensive cost comparisons and quotation evaluation reports to support strategic purchasing decisions.

• Financial Administration: Prepare progress payment claims for clients, and accurately issue Tax Invoices, payment certificates, and works orders.

3. Site Operations & Variation Management

• Site Valuations: Visit project sites regularly to conduct physical measurements, joint measurements, and accurate assessments of work done for payment evaluations.

• Meeting Representation: Coordinate, facilitate, and actively attend site and commercial meetings with project stakeholders.

• Variations & Final Accounts: Manage, negotiate, and settle Variation Orders (VOs) and Final Accounts for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Project Ownership: Independently handle individual construction projects as assigned by management from inception to final account closure.

4. Corporate & System Compliance

• Integrated Management System (IMS): Strictly implement and adhere to all corporate procedures and quality benchmarks under ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Workplace Safety & Health).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related built-environment discipline.

• Experience: * Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial contracts management within the construction sector.

  • Proven track record of managing tender cycles, measurements, and post-contract accounts.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Strong working knowledge of local standard methods of measurement (e.g., SMM7 / HESSM), building codes, and standard forms of contract.

  • Proficiency in measuring software (e.g., Cubicost, CostX) and MS Excel.

Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking: A sharp eye for detail to isolate cost variances, potential variation orders, and financial risks early.

Communication & Negotiation: Strong interpersonal skills to interface smoothly with site teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage tight tender deadlines and prioritize overlapping project requirements' system to ensure full compliance.

Cost Estimation: Assessing and estimating the costs of materials, labour, equipment, and other resources required for a construction project. This involves analyzing project plans, and specifications, and conducting site visits.

Budgeting: Preparing and managing project budgets, including forecasting costs and expenditures. Quantity Surveyors monitor and control costs throughout the project to ensure it remains within budgetary constraints.

Tendering and Procurement: Preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. Quantity Surveyors handle the procurement process to obtain the best value for money.

Cost Control: Monitoring and controlling project costs, tracking expenses, and analyzing cost variances. They identify cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering options without compromising quality.

Valuation and Payment: Assessing the value of work completed by contractors and subcontractors, preparing progress payment certificates, and managing payment processes. Quantity Surveyors ensure accurate and fair compensation for work done.

Risk Management: Identifying and assessing financial risks associated with a project. They analyze potential cost overruns, delays, and changes and implement strategies to mitigate risks.

Contract Administration: Managing contract documentation, change orders, and claims. Quantity Surveyors review contract terms and conditions, handle contractual disputes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Final Account Settlement: Evaluating the final costs of a project, reconciling variations, and preparing the final account statement. Quantity Surveyors negotiate and settle final payments with contractors and subcontractors.

Value Engineering: Collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to find cost-effective alternatives that maintain the desired project quality. Quantity Surveyors suggest value engineering options to optimize costs.

Job Description:

· Prepare detailed cost estimates for MEP projects.

· Perform quantity take-offs for materials and labour required for MEP installations Assist in the preparation and submission of tender and contract documents

· Preparation and submission of progress payment claims and variation orders

· Attendance of site meeting and liaise with the cost consultant

· Evaluation and certification of supplier and subcontractor's claims

· Finalization and closing out of project accounts

· Estimation of quantities, evaluation and cost comparison of sub-contractors quotations

· Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control throughout project lifecycle.

· Assist in the preparation of tender documents and participate in the procurement process.

· Administer and manage contracts related to MEP works, including variations and claims.

· Identify opportunities for value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality.

· Identify and assess potential risks to cost and contract issues.

· Responsible for the compliance to safety & occupational health practices to be implemented in the Contracts Section.

Job Requirement:

· Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying

· At least 3 Year(s) of working experience in Singapore M&E Industry

· Good communication and presentation skill.

· Able to work independantly with minimum supervison.

Job Duties:

• Quantity take-off for interior projects.
• Liaising with subcon to obtain respective cost
• Provide administrative support for projects etc.
• Monitoring project cost for on-going projects
• Maintain records for changes and updates on drawings
• Provide overall adminstrative assistance to Director
• Initial improvement suggestions to company workflow

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related studies with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to multi-task within tight deadlines
• Good organizing ability, meticulous and results-oriented with minimum supervision required.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Basic knowledge of accounting or renovation knowledge will be an advantage
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Able to start work in short notice
• Singaporeans or Malaysians only

Prepare of tender documents, cost planning control and budget estimation

- Prepare, review and revise contract terms and conditions

- Preparing, negotiating and analysis costs for tenders and contracts

- Prepare progress claims, variation claims and final accounts

- Liaise with main contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers & other parties involve in the project

- Prepare awards of contracts, bills of quantities and other contract related documents

- Take-off quantity and project cost estimation

- Update the monthly cost along with the project team

- All other related QS Job.

-Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related field.

-Candidates with relevant experience in the construction

- Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities

- Prepare cost analysis based on the architectural drawings, engineering estimates, materials required and labour involved

- Evaluate tenders from contractors and subcontractors and, where appropriate, negotiate with the contractors

- Control all stages of projects within predetermined budget and expenditure

- Monitor and keep track of project progress and are responsible for the measurement and valuation of variations in the work during the contract, for agreement of interim payments and the final account

- Work as part of a team to ensure that the requirements of the client are delivered

- Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales

- Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence

- Commercial vetting of sub contractor tenders and contracts

- Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts

- Able to work well within a team based environment

About the role:

SMITECH is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contract administration functions for a major M&E infrastructure project in the East of Singapore.

This role will work closely with the project delivery team, contracts team, consultants, subcontractors and management to manage project costing, progress claims, variation orders, subcontractor claims and commercial documentation.

This project role is to be based on site on a 5.5-day work week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, evaluate and monitor project budgets, cost plans and cost reports for M&E works.
• Assist in tender preparation, quantity take-off, measurement and pricing for mechanical and electrical scopes.
• Prepare and submit progress claims, variation orders, final accounts and related commercial documentation.
• Review subcontractor quotations, claims, progress payments and contract-related submissions.
• Track project costs, identify cost risks and update management on commercial impact.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, subcontractors and internal project teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Maintain proper records of claims, correspondence, contract documents, drawings and cost substantiation.
• Support project close-out, final account settlement and audit documentation where required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in M&E construction projects.
• Good understanding of M&E measurement, tendering, progress claims, variation orders and subcontract administration.
• Able to read technical drawings, specifications, contracts and project documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project cost tracking documentation.
• Strong numerical, negotiation, communication and documentation skills.
• Able to work independently while coordinating closely with site and project teams.
• Prior experience in Singapore construction or infrastructure projects will be an advantage.

About Us:

SMITECH is an established M&E contractor involved in mega national projects with a rapidly growing presence across Singapore. We are actively expanding our operations and are inviting experienced, driven M&E and Civil engineering personnel to join our ranks for new and existing projects.

What we are looking for:

We need driven professionals who can work closely with our project delivery team and management to troubleshoot roadblocks and deliver quality results for these highly technical roles. Whether your expertise lies in project construction management, quality management, ensuring workplace health safety, managing the commercial numbers as a QS or coordinating models as a BIM professional, we value practical experience and solid industry insight.

Engineering Tomorrow Together

Join us and build your career together with a growing M&E contractor. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through SMITECH directly at this point of time and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

The Opportunity

Our client is a young and dynamic Boutique Construction Cost and Quantity Surveying Consultancy operating strictly within Singapore’s corporate commercial sectors. Leveraging its SBMSA membership strategically, the company provides agile, high-caliber financial management, procurement control, and contract administration services specifically tailored for commercial corporate portfolios, industry main contractors, and private developers.

Driven by precision and commercial expertise, they specialize in bridging the gap between technical project execution and strategic cost engineering—focusing on commercial tenders, bulk material and resource estimations, subcontracting workflows, and specialized building or spatial fit-outs. Operating from a modern, accessible corporate office, the company fosters an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced environment built entirely upon deep B2B trade partnerships and corporate network alliances. They are currently seeking a driven, mid-level Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct material take-offs, bulk estimations, and initial budget planning for commercial spatial fit-outs.
• Prepare preciseBills of Quantities (BQ), compile tender documents, and evaluate contractor bid packages.
• Formulate and assess monthly progress claims, variation orders (VOs), and interim payment certifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and leverage trade alliances (including SBMSA) to manage subcontracting workflows.
• Manage contract closure procedures, resolve pricing disputes, and settle final corporate accounts.

*responsibilities are truncated and non-exhaustive.

Requirements:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction/Project Management, Civil Engineering, or other related discipline
• 3 – 5+ years of hands-on quantity surveying and commercial cost management experience
• Proven track record across varied commercial fit-outs and renovation projects
• Working knowledge of measurement software and advanced Microsoft Excel cost-modelling skills, with strong familiarity with local standard contracts (e.g., SIA, REDAS, commercial subcontracts)
• Sound negotiation and interpersonal skills for managing corporate landlords, main contractors, and developers
• Fluent in Mandarin to communicate effectively with Chinese clients and trade stakeholders

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• Review and analyse tender specifications, drawings, and requirements to understand project scope and deliverables.

• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and detailed cost estimates for tender submissions.

• Prepare comprehensive tender documentation and ensure alignment with project requirements and technical specifications.

• Source, evaluate, and compare quotations from approved suppliers and subcontractors.

• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing.

• Conduct cost analysis and compile pricing summaries for management review.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of tender proposals in compliance with tender deadlines and client requirements.

Job Description & Requirements

• Able to take off quantities efficiently
• Able to liaise and negotiate with suppliers & contractors related toprojects
• Prepare quotations, cost estimates and bills of quantities
• To keep track of Variation Orders
• Certification of progress claims from sub-contractors
• Keep track of final account and variation orders
• Prepare contract administration for client, consultants, sub- contractor
• Able to assist estimation, cost planning and forecast budgeting.
• Preparation of Monthly Progress Claim to Client and Sub-Contractors
• Preparation for Payment Response to sub- contractor and suppliers and keeping trace ofresponse.
• Preparation of technical details and costing for tender submission.
• Sourcing of materials and obtaining quotations for evaluation.
• Carry out other Contracts administration activities.
• Other quantity surveying related duties as assigned
• Preparation of technical details and costing for tender submission.
• Sourcing of materials and obtaining quotations for evaluation.
• Carry out other Contracts administration activities.
• Other quantity surveying related duties as assigned

Requirement

• Diploma, or Degree in QS/ Building orequivalent

• Minimum 5 years (QS) / 10+ years (Senior QS) of relevant experience in the interior fit-out/joinery industry

• Able to work independently with min supervision

• A good team player with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Positive work attitude, seek continuous improvement

Job Summary

Manage pre- and post-contract administration to ensure accurate tender submissions, cost control, subcontractor sourcing, and project documentation for successful construction project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Administer pre- and post-contract processes to ensure compliance and effective project execution
• Prepare tender cost submissions by performing quantity take-offs, measurements, and cost evaluations to support bidding accuracy
• Source and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable services
• Analyze price comparisons and prepare detailed costing summaries to inform budgeting decisions
• Manage claims, variation orders, and budget control to maintain financial oversight and project profitability
• Prepare and finalize settlement of final accounts to ensure accurate project closure
• Resolve contract issues including extensions of time, terms and conditions, and loss and expense claims to mitigate risks
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation to support audit and project tracking requirements
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to support project and company needs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, or Diploma/Nitec in Building/QS or equivalent
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in a construction firm
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of market updates and construction cost trends to inform project decisions

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or related field.

Minimum 1-3 years of experience.

Must understanding of construction contracts, proficient in measurement, cost and contract

administration.

Have good communication and interpersonal skill.

Able to work independently, manage tight schedules and handle site conditions.