Quantity Surveyor / Contract Manager (Industrial)

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a cost management professional to oversee the full spectrum of pre- and post-contract workflows for industrial developments. You will drive commercial efficiency across projects from data centre facilities to warehouses, coordinating with project management and site teams.

The role requires a strong background in quantity surveying within main contractor settings, with experience in procurement, cost control, and tender analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quantity surveying experience in a main contractor industrial construction sector.
• Solid understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methods.
• Proficiency with standard QS software tools and advanced spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documentation and technical specs to verify operational scopes.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop pricing structures for submissions.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate procurement proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Formulate project progress claims, evaluate variations, and maintain cost control tracking.
• Collaborate with project management and site delivery to align budget requirements.

Skills

Tender analysis

Quantity take-offs

Procurement evaluation

Cost control

Education

Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management or related field

Tools

Quantity surveying software

Excel

Job description

about the company. This established organisation operates as a leading main contractor within the industrial construction and civil engineering sector. The company focuses on industrial projects (data centre, factory, warehouse and etc.) and is dedicated to developing its people by providing structured paths for long-term career progression.

about the job. In this comprehensive cost management position, you will oversee the full spectrum of pre- and post-contract workflows to ensure commercial efficiency across industrial developments.

• Analyse complex tender documentation and technical specifications to verify precise operational scopes.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and compile comprehensive pricing structures for final submissions.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate competitive procurement proposals from external suppliers and engineering subcontractors.

• Formulate project progress claims, manage variation evaluations, and maintain robust cost control tracking.

• Collaborate closely with project management and site delivery divisions to align budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of quantity surveying experience, specifically within the main contractor industrial construction sector.

• Strong technical comprehension of civil, structural, and architectural construction methodologies.

• Proficiency in utilizing standard industry quantity surveying software tools and advanced spreadsheet applications.

• Solid background in contract administration, subcontractor procurement, and local measurement standards.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, or an engineering discipline.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.

Education

Bachelor Degree