MEP - Quantity Surveyor (Pre-contracts)

About the job MEP - Quantity Surveyor (Pre-contracts)

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

Role Summary

The Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) supports the commercial management of MEP works for building projects across multiple sectors. Primarily responsible for preparing accurate quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, and cost plans at various design stages, while supporting tendering, value engineering, and cost estimation activities. The position also assists in selected post-contract commercial tasks, ensuring cost accuracy, compliance with applicable standards, and effective coordination with project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Measurement & Quantification

• Undertake quantity take-offs for Electrical, Fire Fighting, Plumbing, and HVAC work using applicable standards.
• Use software tools (e.g., CostX, AutoCAD) for quantity take-off, summarize quantities, and transfer data into BOQs or cost plans, including carrying out bulk checks.
• Draft or validate Bills of Quantities, including carrying out bulk checks.

2. Cost Planning & Estimation

• Prepare cost plans at different design stages, including Concept, Schematic, and Design Development.
• Analyse and adjust unit rates, price BOQ items, collect market quotations, and assist in the preparation of tender estimates.
• Support value engineering exercises and cost plan reporting.

3. Tendering & Procurement Support

• Have a basic understanding of the tendering process and tender documentation.
• Assist in tender estimate preparation and evaluation support.

4. Post-Contract Commercial Support

• Support post-contract activities by understanding key contract terms and the post-contract work process flow.
• Assist in the preparation of payment recommendation reports.

5. Technical Knowledge (MEP Works)

• Having basic knowledge of key building components and construction methods in construction related to MEP works.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Technology in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
• Minimum 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost planning, or estimation for MEP works on building projects such as Residential, Commercial, Hotel, Hospital, Fit-out, and Industrial/Warehouse developments.
• Excellent in CAD, Cost-X (qty take off tools), and other quantification/estimation software.
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn and adapt to customized software.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent Interpersonal and presentation Skills.