Quantity Surveyor

Your tasks

🎯 Primary Objective****

• to drive commercial efficiency, precise cost control, and profitability across fast-tracked interior fit-out projects.

• oversee budget preparation, material procurement, subcontract administration, variation pricing, and ensuringhigh-quality architectural finishes and bespoke joinery are delivered within client budget and timeline constraints.

📋 Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Estimation & Pre-Tender Planning

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budget breakdowns, and bill of quantities (BOQ) from interior design concepts, architectural drawings, and MEP layouts.
• Conduct precise material take-offs for high-value fit-out finishes, custom joinery/carpentry, MEP services, glazing, ceiling, and flooring works.
• Identify long-lead procurement items (e.g., imported stone, bespoke furniture, specialized lighting) and factor lead times into cost planning.

1. Trade Subcontracting & Procurement

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with specialist interior subcontractors, tradespeople, and material suppliers.
• Prepare tender packages, analyze vendor quotations on a line-item basis, and conduct bid leveling comparisons.
• Draft and execute trade subcontracts, purchase orders, and supply agreements in alignment with main contract conditions.

1. Site Progress & Commercial Administration

• Conduct regular site inspections to verify physical progress against subcontractor monthly payment applications.
• Monitor on-site material usage, wastage, and inventory to maintain strict cost control.

1. Variation Management & Scope Changes

• Identify, measure, and price design revisions, client-driven scope changes, and site condition variations in a fast-paced environment.
• Submit timely variation orders (VOs) to clients/project managers for formal approval prior to execution.
• Negotiate and settle variation accounts with trade contractors and clients.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, civil engineering or a related discipline.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, A&A, renovation or interior fit-out projects.

• Strong knowledge of costing, tendering, contract administration and project cost control.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities. Proactive, results-driven mindset and teamwork skills.

• Resourceful, proactive, and able to maintain good relationships with subcontractors.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multipletenders simultaneously

• Knowledge in MS office, AutoCAD, 3DS max/ sketch ups orequivalent