Quantity Surveyor

Role Purpose:

Our client is developing a new Active Ageing Centre (AAC) to better serve seniors in the community. This role exists to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and safety requirements, while navigating the realities of HDB-based environments, public-sector approvals, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

For the first two years, the role is hands-on and full-time, embedded within the project lifecycle from pre-construction through TOP and handover. Upon project completion, the role will transition into an ad-hoc facilities and compliance advisory capacity, supporting post-completion needs.

Key Responsibilities (First 24 Months – Project Phase):

1. Cost and Contract Management

• Prepare and manage project cost plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts from design development through completion

• Lead tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award for consultants and contractors

• Administer contracts, including variation orders, claims assessment, and final accounts

• Ensure value-for-money outcomes while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards

2. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight

• Ensure project alignment with BCA requirements, including:

• Building Control submissions

• Code of Practice compliance

• TOP / CSC readiness

• Work closely with SCDF / Fire Safety & Shelter Department (FSSD) to ensure:

• Fire safety plan submissions

• Fire Protection Systems compliance

• Fire Safety Certificate requirements

• Navigate HDB / Town Council parameters, including:

• Renovation and upgrading guidelines

• Interface with common property and estate management constraints

• Support coordination with relevant agencies (e.g. MSF, MOH, where applicable)

3. Project Sequencing and Risk Management

• Advise on proper sequencing of design, approvals, construction, and inspections

• Identify and mitigate cost, compliance, and programme risks early

• Flag regulatory or site-specific constraints that may impact timeline or budget

4. Stakeholder and Consultant Coordination

• Act as a key interface between:

• Architects, engineers, and specialist consultants

• Main contractors and subcontractors

• Internal stakeholders

• Translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for non-technical stakeholders

• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution discussions

5. Handover and Operational Readiness

• Support defects management, commissioning, and handover processes

• Ensure documentation readiness (as-built drawings, warranties, O&M manuals)

• Advise on facilities considerations to support smooth transition into operations

Post-Completion Phase (Ad-Hoc Facilities Management Role):

Following project completion, the role will transition into an ad-hoc facilities management capacity, supporting:

• Facilities-related queries and minor works

• Contractor and consultant engagement for future upgrades or repairs

• Regulatory or audit-related clarifications

• Cost advisory for small-scale works or renewals

Required Experience and Capabilities:

Technical and Professional Experience-

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Construction Management, or related discipline

• 10+ years’ experience in building or fit-out projects, ideally including:

• Community, healthcare, or public-sector facilities

• HDB-based or government-regulated environments

• Strong working knowledge of:

• BCA regulations and submission processes

• Fire safety requirements (SCDF / FSSD)

• HDB / Town Council renovation and approval frameworks

Practical Strengths-

• Deep understanding of end-to-end project sequencing (design → approvals → construction → handover)

• Confident in managing consultants and contractors with clarity and authority

• Able to balance cost discipline with safety, quality, and compliance

Personal Attributes-

• Calm, methodical, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable working in a mission-driven, social-service environment

• Able to explain complex technical issues in a clear, grounded manner

• Values doing work properly — not cutting corners