Senior Quantity Surveyor

Roles & Responsibilities

(A) Job Summary:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor assists the Senior Manager, Contracts in day-to-day operations. Duties include preparing cost estimates and plans and managing all costs involved for the project while administering contractual, tender, and claim issues.

(B) Essential Job Functions:

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversee post-contract QS functions including measurement, valuation, and cost control for civil works.
• Administer contracts, manage variations, claims, and payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and prepare financial reports for management.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with project teams to track progress and resolve commercial issues.
• Review and verify subcontractor claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and client requirements.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project managers and engineers.
• Maintain updated records of cost data, procurement, and contract documentation.
• Any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the reporting manager

(C) Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 5 to 8 years of experience in the procurement of construction projects and/or building variation works.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. LTA contracts).

(E) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good knowledge of Quantity Surveying and Contracts Administration.
• Good construction knowledge which will be an asset for procurement and variation claims.
• Familiar with tender and post-contract management processes.
• Strong time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage particular tasks in charge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues quickly

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation
Construction
Quantity Surveying
Interpersonal Skills
Purchasing
Administration
Estimates
Procurement
Attention to Detail
Civil Engineering
Cash Flow
Tendering
Occupational Health
Sourcing