Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description & Requirements

The Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor, (QS) will oversee the review, negotiation, drafting, and management of tenders. They build strong client relationships, propose partnership models, and work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to support the success of marine construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Support Management in developing business strategies and building strong client relationships, focusing on legal aspects of partnership models.
• Participate in the Tender Department’s pre- and post-tender administration, including procurement activities.
• Oversee cost planning, tender preparation, and submission processes. Manage quotation invitations, negotiations, evaluations, and confirmations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tender documents for marine construction projects, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet tender specifications and project milestones. Conduct regular contract evaluations to drive performance improvement and value optimisation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years for QS, 5-7 years for Senior QS position of direct experience in contract and tender management within the Singapore construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the full tender process for large-scale projects, each with a value of S$3 million or greater.
• Experienced with Tender is highly preferred.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct to handle confidential and sensitive information, and adherence to ethical standards for establishing trust and credibility.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in contract management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to analyse complex contract terms, identify potential risks, and develop solutions to mitigate them.
• Meticulous attention to detail to accurately review, draft, and administer Tender. A keen eye for identifying inconsistencies, errors, or potential issues is vital to maintain contract integrity.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing contract-related workflows efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of marine construction processes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (contract law and legal principles).