Part-Time Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Responsibilities:

• Cost Planning & Budget Control
• Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and project budgets for interior design and fit-out works, especially for commercial projects.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and schedules to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Advise on cost implications of design revisions, variations, and value engineering options.
• Monitor and control project costs in line with approved budgets.
• Procurement & Commercial Evaluation
• Review RFQs, supplier quotations, and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare cost comparisons and commercial evaluation reports.
• Support negotiation of pricing, payment terms, and delivery timelines.
• Advise on vendor and subcontractor selection from a commercial and quality perspective.
• Product Evaluation & Quality Control
• Evaluate furniture, finishes, fittings, and bespoke joinery products before procurement.
• Conduct factory visits and inspections to assess workmanship, materials, finishes, and compliance with approved samples, drawings, and specifications.
• Verify quantities, dimensions, and quality of items being produced.
• Identify defects, deviations, or quality concerns and report them for corrective action.
• Support quality assurance processes before delivery to the site.
• Market Survey & Cost Benchmarking
• Conduct market surveys to track current prices of materials, furniture, fittings, and finishes.
• Maintain a pricing database for commonly used interior materials and suppliers.
• Provide cost benchmarks to support budgeting, pricing strategy, and value engineering.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and availability of materials.
• Valuation, Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare interim valuations, variation claims, and final accounts.
• Track and document variations, approvals, and cost adjustments.
• Prepare cost and commercial reports highlighting budget status and forecasts.
• Support project close-out documentation from a commercial and cost-control standpoint.
• Site, Factory & Team Coordination
• Attend site and factory meetings as required.
• Liaise with designers, project managers, site teams, and vendors to ensure alignment on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Support resolution of cost- and quality-related issues during project execution.

Requirement:

BSc/HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Minimum of 4–6 years relevant experience in interior design, fit-out, furniture production, or construction projects.

Strong understanding of interior finishes, bespoke furniture, joinery, and FF&E.

NIQS membership or QSRBN registration is an added advantage.