Cost Estimator

Job Requirements

1. Academic Qualifications & Professional Certifications

• Educational Background

Shall hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Preference is given to candidates with a master’s degree or advanced studies in specialized fields (e.g., cost management, contract law).

• Academic Qualifications & Professional Certifications

Preference is given to candidates with Membership of the Quantity Surveying Division of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS, MHKIS) or Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

2. Works Experience

• Core Experience Requirements

Shall have at least 3-5 years of experience in quantity surveying or tendering within Hong Kong’s construction industry.

Preference is given to candidates who have work experience in the tendering department of a main contractor.

• Specialized Experience

Shall have full experience in Quantity Take-Off (QTO), cost estimation, sub-contractor quotation comparison.

Preference is given to candidates with experience in subcontract management, Variation Valuation or cost risk assessment — capable of identifying potential cost pitfalls or profit opportunities in tenders.

3. Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Skilled in Hong Kong’s local quantity measurement standards (SMM(Civil) or HKQS measurement standards) and tender document preparation specifications (Pricing-related parts)
• Understanding of Hong Kong’s construction contract formats, such as HKIA/HA standard contracts, NEC, GCC etc.
• Preference is given to candidates with the ability to prepare the Bill of Quantities (BQ) based on drawings and specifications, as well as identify errors in the BQ provided by the client — such as redundant items or missing items.