Job Description

Proposed Role: QS + Drafter





Main Job Purpose





Support the project team by preparing accurate cost estimates (QS scope) and technical drawings (Drafting scope) for renovation / manufacturing projects. This ensures that quotations are both commercially competitive and technically correct.





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Job Scope & Responsibilities





1. Pre-Quotation Stage


Attend site visits with the project manager / engineer. Take measurements, check site conditions (structural, M&E services, access constraints). Identify potential risks or special requirements (e.g., fire safety, NEA, SCDF compliance).


2. Quotation & Costing


Prepare Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and material take-offs. Liaise with suppliers / subcontractors to obtain cost data. Consolidate into quotation proposals for clients. Track cost variations and update cost library for future jobs.


3. Drafting & Design Support


Produce 2D drawings: Building layouts (floor plans, partitioning, structural details). M&E layouts (electrical DBs, ducting, piping, air-con, exhaust). Use AutoCAD (or similar software such as Revit, MicroStation, DraftSight). Amend drawings based on client / authority / project team feedback.


4. Coordination


Work with project managers to ensure that the quotation scope matches the actual drawings. Assist in submission drawings for authority approvals (e.g., SCDF, NEA, BCA). Maintain drawing registry for each project.


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Skills & Requirements


Diploma / Degree in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. 2-5 years' relevant experience preferred. Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit / BIM knowledge is a bonus. Knowledge of Singapore Codes & Regulations (SCDF, NEA, BCA) desirable. Strong numerical & analytical skills (for QS tasks). * Able to conduct site inspections independently.