DFI Retail Group (the ‘Group’) is a leading pan-Asian retailer. At 31st December 2021, the Group and its associates and joint ventures operated over 10,200 outlets and employed some 230,000 people. The Group had total annual sales in 2021 exceeding US$27 billion.

The Group provides quality and value to Asian consumers by offering leading brands, a compelling retail experience and great service; all delivered through a strong store network supported by efficient supply chains.

The Group (including associates and joint ventures) operates under a number of well-known brands across food, health and beauty, home furnishings, restaurants and other retailing.

The Group’s parent company, Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's businesses are managed from Hong Kong by Dairy Farm Management Services Limited through its regional offices.

DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Is this your next challenge in retail projects?

The challenge is to:

• Assist in the development of cost plans and contract documentation including budgetary estimates, bills of quantities and cost optional studies.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate and prepare tender reports, and review contractor valuations and other relevant documentation.
• Assist in developing new ways of working to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
• Participate in price measurement and budgets and costs negotiation for variations to project scope.
• Assess contractor payment entitlement and pass payment information to the Administration team.
• Carry out reconciliation of cost and value to date and forecast to keep the management team informed of project performance.
• Build relationships and work effectively with construction, design and procurement teams.
• Manage third party consultants as required.
• Work across different markets.
• Perform other commercial matters as necessary.

Do you have experience in quantity surveying?

• Bachelor's Degree in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or similar disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience working on a range of projects within a Retail environment. Preferably in Food Retail, however other relevant retail experiences will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience across all aspects of cost management on a range of projects from feasibility studies to final account settlement.
• Experience in supplier management; and working within a client environment preferably.
• RICS Membership or equivalent preferable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent teammate whilst also holding the ability to work independently on own initiative.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A passion for work, and a strong commitment to producing high quality work.
• Meticulosity, organizational skills and detail-mindedness with strong numerical and analytical skills.