Company Name:
GWS Living Art Pte Ltd
JobTitle/ Position:
QuantitySurveyor & Business Development Executive
EmploymentType:
Full Time
Organisation Overview:
GWS Living Art is an innovative green solutions provider with a vision to transform urban spaces into thriving, sustainable environments. We specialize in living walls, rooftop gardens, green roofs, and placemaking initiatives that bring nature closer to people. Through adaptive design, community engagement, and sustainability-driven projects, we aim to create spaces that inspire connection between people, plants, and the environment. Join us to make a tangible impact in shaping greener cities and healthier communities.
Brief Description:
At GWS Living Art, we believe that great design is not just about aesthetics - it’s about crafting experiences that connect people with nature. Our projects range from large-scale green infrastructure to interactive community spaces, and we approach each with a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and human-centered design.
GWS Living Art is looking for a commercially driven and proactive individual to manage both quantity surveying and business development for our green roof, green wall, landscaping and irrigation projects. You will work closely with management, project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and clients to secure new projects and protect project profitability.
Scope of Work:
Tendering & Cost Estimation
Review tender documents, drawing, specifications andBOQs.
Carry out quantity take-offs prepare cost estimates, tender pricing and quotations. (Using
Bluebeam & Autocad)
Identify scope gaps, exclusions and commercial risks, prepare tender clarifications and value engineering proposals.
Contract Administration & Claims
Prepare and submit progress claims, payment application and variation orders (VOs).
Assess subcontractor claims and verify completed works.
Assist with EOT submissions, final accounts and payment disputes.
Follow up on payment certification and outstanding receivables.
Cost Control
Monitor project budgets, actual costs, forecasts and gross margins.
Report financial risks to management.
BusinessDevelopment & Sales
Identify new opportunities through tender portals, networking, referrals and market research.
Build relationships with main contractors, developers, consultants, architects and landscape architects.
Follow up on enquiries and quotations through to project award; negotiate pricing and terms within approved parameters.
Procurement & Reporting
Source and negotiate with supplier subcontractors for competitive pricing.
Prepare reports on tenders, project costs, claims, receivables and the sales pipeline.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business or a related field
Relevant experience in quantity surveying, tendering, construction commercial management or project-based sales
Good knowledge of cost estimation, construction drawings and contract administration
Familiarity with progress claims, VOs, final accounts and payment recovery
Strong sales, negotiation, communication and client relationship skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel andMicrosoft Office
Proficient in Autocad and Bluebeam
Independent, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
Advantages
Experience in landscaping, green roofs, green walls, irrigation, metal works or external works.
Existing contracts in Singapore’s construction and property development sectors.
Familiarity with the Singapore Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on innovative green building and landscaping projects.
Exposure to both commercial management and business development.
Career growth in the construction and horticulture industry.
How to apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements listed above, please send your resume and a cover letter to ************* look forward to hearing from you!
GWS Living Art is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
8years and running, the GWS Living Art is a spinoff company of like-minded local nature enthusiasts, who shared the passion for the landscape, predilection for the environment and to provide professionalism for the clients.
OUR
MISSION
to introduce green technology into spaces of delight, taking into consideration the needs of individuals, in a fashion that balance design intention, cost effectiveness and post landscape maintenance
OUR PHILOSOPHY
we construct for people, place & most importantly partnership.
sustainability is at the core of what we doand we look towards a greener urban development. our proven solution are built to be integrated with your design; customized to your ideal.
OUR
VALUES
we embedded our core values into every project that are entrusted; and driven by the order of the nature we present the best creation of green to our clients
D1. DEFINE
identify the scope of work / area for the Urban Greenery
D2. DESIGN
inspiration from the surrounding to reflect and create mood for self- rejuvenation; create visualization to capture the ideal artistic look and careful plant selections for sustainability
D3. DICTATE
to match the needs of client and select the best system and methodology for successful green with a team of in-house green specialists