MEP Cost Engineer / MEP Quantity Surveyor (Costing & Contracts)

JAC Recruitment International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled MEP Cost Engineer / M&E QS to support commercial and cost management for construction projects. You will handle cost estimation, budget control, progress claims, and final accounts, collaborating with project teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in M&E costing and contract administration within construction, with strong Excel skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in M&E, Building Services or QS or related discipline.
• 3–5 years in M&E costing, commercial, contract administration, or cost engineering in construction.

Responsibilities

• Review quantity take-offs and costing calculations for tender submissions and cost analysis.
• Monitor project site budgets and cost control measures.
• Review Monthly Budget Summary Reports and ensure cost control.
• Verify subcontractors' progress claims and payment applications.
• Review progress claims submitted to clients/customers.
• Manage and review variation orders and final accounts with clients/subcontractors.

Skills

M&E costing

Budget control

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Quantity surveying

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MEP Cost Engineer / M&E QS to support the commercial and cost management functions for construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for M&E cost estimation, budget control, contract administration, progress claims, variation orders, and final accounts.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) costing and contract administration experience within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Review quantity take-offs and costing calculations for tender submissions, quotations, and cost analysis purposes.
• Review and monitor project site budgets.
• Review Monthly Budget Summary Reports and ensure cost control measures are effectively implemented.
• Review and verify subcontractors' progress claims and payment applications.
• Review progress claims submitted to clients/customers.
• Manage and review variation orders (VO) and final accounts with clients.
• Review and finalize variation orders and final accounts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise closely with project teams, consultants, and design teams on costing and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with Kajima Total Management Systems, company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the superior from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in M&E costing, commercial, contract administration, or cost engineering within the construction industry.

Hands-on experience in:

• BQ preparation and quantity take-off
• Cost estimation and tendering
• Budget monitoring and cost control
• Progress claims
• Variation orders (VO)
• Final account preparation and negotiation
• Subcontract administration
• Strong understanding of M&E systems and construction costs.
• Good negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cost management practices.

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