MEP Quantity Surveyor

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 Bachelors 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.