Quantity Surveyor

Ying Hai Development Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ying Hai Development Sdn Bhd in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah is seeking a competent Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control on large-scale construction projects. You will conduct quantity take-offs, prepare Bills of Quantities, estimate costs and support tender submissions while coordinating with site teams to keep budgets on track.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or related field, 3–5 years of experience with main contractors, and strong skills in Excel, AutoCAD and QS

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in building construction with main contractors.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimation, tender preparation, budgeting and cost control.
• Understanding of construction contracts, procurement procedures and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency in Excel/WPS, AutoCAD and QS software.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.
• Experience handling large-scale commercial or high-rise construction projects is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimation and tender preparation.
• Prepare progress claims and evaluate subcontractor claims.
• Process variation orders (VO), final accounts and contractual documentation.
• Monitor project costs, identify financial risks and ensure projects remain within budget.
• Manage subcontractor claims and procurement procedures.
• Coordinate with site teams and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Bills of Quantities

Cost estimation

Tender preparation

Budgeting

Cost control

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin (advantage)

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel/WPS

Job description

We are looking for a competent, detail-oriented and proactive Quantity Surveyor (QS) to join Ying Hai Development Sdn Bhd for large-scale construction projects in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Key responsibilities

Perform quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimation and tender preparation

Prepare progress claims and evaluate subcontractor claims

Process variation orders (VO), final accounts and contractual documentation

Monitor project costs, identify financial risks and ensure projects remain within budget

Manage subcontractor claims and procurement procedures

Coordinate with site teams and meet project deadlines

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field

Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in building construction, particularly with main contractors

Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, Bills of Quantities (BQ), cost estimation, tender preparation, budgeting and cost control

Good understanding of construction contracts, procurement procedures and subcontractor management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/WPS, AutoCAD and relevant QS software

Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage

Experience handling large-scale commercial or high-rise construction projects is an added advantage