We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor (Tender/Pre-Contract) to join our estimation and bidding team. In this role, you will lead the financial evaluation, quantity take-offs, and cost planning for large-scale industrial building tenders You will be responsible for ensuring our bid submissions are highly competitive, accurate, risk-mitigated, and aligned with technical specifications for complex industrial infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Perform accurate take-offs: Measure quantities for structural steel, heavy foundations, and industrial MEP systems from engineering layouts.
Compile Bills of Quantities: Generate structured BQs and pricing schedules based on standard measurement rules.
Review tender documents: Analyze technical specifications and architectural drawings to identify scope gaps or errors.
Source subcontractor quotes: Float inquiries and compile detailed cost comparison sheets to normalize external bids.
Develop cost estimates: Build analytical unit rate breakdowns for material, plant, and labor costs.
Mitigate bidding risks: Conduct risk assessments for market volatility and prepare final compliant tender submissions.
Key Requirements
Professional Qualifications:
Hold a
Degree or Diploma
in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related Construction management discipline.
Industrial Project Experience:
Possess at least
3 to 5 years
of proven pre-contract experience specializing in heavy industrial buildings, warehouses, or processing plants.
Technical Measurement Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in performing accurate take-offs for
structural steelwork, heavy foundations, and industrial MEP
services.
Software Proficiency:
Highly proficient in digital measurement and estimation software such as
Cubicost (TAS/TRB), CostX, or Bluebeam
, alongside advanced MS Excel skills.
Commercial & Contractual Acumen:
Strong familiarity with local standard methods of measurement (
SMM7 / CESMM
) and standard forms of contract (e.g., SIA or PSSCOC).
Communication & Negotiation:
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills to effectively
source, analyze, and normalize
complex sub-contractor and vendor quotes.
Interested applicants please call Marco @ +************* or email
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EV Search: 23S1748,
Chong Wei Choon: R1215814
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