Internship Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job Summary
This role involves assisting senior surveyors with cost estimation, budget preparation, and Bills of Quantities (BQ). The intern will support contract administration, monitor project costs, and help prepare progress claims and final accounts. The position provides commercial and contractual support to site teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates and BQs
- Assist in contract administration
- Monitor project costs
- Prepare progress claims and final accounts
- Provide commercial support to site teams
Required Skills
- Quantity Surveying qualification
- Knowledge of construction contracts
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication and teamwork skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities (BQ) under guidance from senior QSs.
- Assist in contract administration, including coordination with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Monitor project costs and highlight cost-saving opportunities to the project team.
- Help prepare progress claims, final accounts, variations, and other claims.
- Provide commercial and contractual support to site and project teams.
- Ensure work complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support cost control strategies to improve overall project profitability.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction field.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; candidates with around 1–3 years of experience are also welcome.
- Basic understanding of construction contracts, cost control, and project accounting.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic quantity surveying software.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; comfortable working with project managers, site teams, and suppliers.
- Knowledge of local construction practices and regulations is an advantage, but training will be provided for fresh grads.