Senior Quantity Surveyor

🏗️ We’re Hiring: Senior Quantity Surveyor

🕒 Employment Type:

Full-Time

💼 Level:

Senior-Level

We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team! The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of construction cost management, contract administration, budget control, and project financial management, with the ability to ensure that construction projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and contractual compliance. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to manage project costs, evaluate contractual obligations, negotiate commercial terms, and support effective financial decision-making throughout the construction lifecycle.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BQ), cost plans, and tender documentation for construction projects.

• Review architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and construction documents to determine material quantities, labor requirements, and project costs.

• Monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, expenditure, and cost performance to ensure effective financial control.

• Manage tendering processes, including preparing tender documents, evaluating contractor quotations, and recommending suitable contractors and suppliers.

• Analyze tender submissions, compare pricing proposals, and negotiate commercial terms to achieve cost-effective project outcomes.

• Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and agreed commercial terms.

• Evaluate interim payment applications, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts submitted by contractors and subcontractors.

• Assess changes in project scope, design modifications, and additional works to determine their financial and contractual implications.

• Prepare and review cost reports, financial forecasts, valuation assessments, and commercial progress updates for management.

• Identify potential cost overruns, financial risks, and contractual disputes, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations, payment certifications, and contractual documentation.

• Conduct regular cost reviews and value engineering exercises to identify savings opportunities without compromising project quality or performance.

• Liaise with project managers, consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve cost-related and contractual issues.

• Monitor market prices for construction materials, labor, equipment, and other resources to maintain accurate cost estimates.

• Manage contractual correspondence, claims documentation, extension-of-time cost implications, and dispute-related records.

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize project final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements and established procedures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable construction regulations, procurement policies, contractual standards, and company procedures.

• Provide commercial advice and cost-related recommendations to senior management to support project planning and strategic decisions.

• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and provide guidance on cost estimation, contract administration, and commercial best practices.

• Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, tender evaluations, contractual agreements, payment certifications, and project financial documentation.

• Support project teams in achieving financial targets, controlling expenditure, and maximizing overall project value.

✅ Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or in a similar commercial construction role.

• A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Relevant professional qualifications or membership with recognized quantity surveying institutions, such as RICS or the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), are an advantage or may be required depending on the position.

• Strong knowledge of construction cost management, bills of quantities, tendering procedures, and commercial contract administration.

• Extensive experience in preparing cost estimates, budget forecasts, progress valuations, variation assessments, and final accounts.

• Good understanding of construction contracts, including relevant standard forms and contractual conditions used in the local market.

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, labor costs, procurement procedures, and construction methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and commercial negotiations.

• Excellent analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and financial management skills.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, schedules, and bills of quantities accurately.

• Strong understanding of cost control, value engineering, risk assessment, and project financial reporting.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, transparency, and contractual compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying or cost estimation software; familiarity with CostX, Cubicost, Buildsoft, or similar tools is an advantage.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Previous experience in commercial buildings, residential developments, infrastructure, industrial facilities, or large-scale construction projects is an advantage.

• Experience in claims management, dispute resolution, contract negotiations, and final account settlements is preferred.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior team members.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and attend meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders when required.

🌟 What We Offer

• Opportunity to oversee major construction projects and contribute to effective cost management and commercial performance.

• Exposure to project budgeting, contract administration, procurement strategy, tender evaluation, and financial risk management.

• A collaborative and professional working environment that values technical expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Opportunities to work closely with project directors, engineers, architects, contractors, and senior management.

• Professional development opportunities to strengthen commercial management, negotiation, leadership, and contractual expertise.

• Career progression into Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Cost Manager, Associate Director, or Head of Quantity Surveying roles, depending on experience and organizational structure.

• Training, mentorship, and opportunities to stay updated on construction industry standards, contract practices, and cost management technologies.

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities to contribute to value engineering initiatives, optimize project expenditure, and improve overall project profitability.

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering construction projects successfully through accurate cost planning, effective contract management, and sound commercial decision-making.