Lead Quantity Surveyor, Projects & Commercial

Northern Solar; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Solar in Malaysia is seeking a Quantity Survey Manager, Project & Commercial to lead post-contract QS activities for assigned projects in Malaysia. You will manage costs, budgets, commitments and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with Project and Design Teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in post-contract QS or commercial management, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and experience with sub-contractors, variation orders and final accounts;

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of post-contract Quantity Surveying and commercial experience, preferably in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
• Strong hands‑on experience in post-contract cost control, BQ administration, progress and interim claims, Variation Orders, subcontractor claims and final accounts.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills to supervise and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all post-contract quantity surveying and commercial activities for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and control project costs, budgets, commitments and commercial performance to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.
• Review and monitor Bills of Quantities, project costing and contract values against actual progress and expenditure.
• Manage and maintain effective commercial relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers, including resolving commercial and contractual matters.
• Liaise closely with the Project and Design Teams on material, quantity, costing and commercial matters.
• Review and verify sub-contractor progress claims, interim claims and final accounts for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Evaluate, verify and negotiate Variation Orders and other changes arising during project execution.
• Assess cost impact of design changes, material changes, site instructions and project variations; provide recommendations to Project Management.
• Monitor sub-contractor contract performance, work progress and payment status; highlight commercial risks or disputes.

Skills

Post-contract cost control

BQ administration

Variation Orders handling

Contract administration

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Northern Solar in Malaysia is seeking a Quantity Survey Manager, Project & Commercial to lead post-contract QS activities for assigned projects in Malaysia. You will manage costs, budgets, commitments and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with Project and Design Teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in post-contract QS or commercial management, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and experience with sub-contractors, variation orders and final accounts;