Quantity Surveyor (Data Centre)

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support data centre construction across Southeast Asia, focusing on controlling costs, contract administration and procurement. The successful candidate will manage budgets, tender submissions and commercial reporting, collaborating with clients, consultants and contractors.

The role requires proven QS experience in construction, with CSA or MEP exposure, and a readiness to travel regionally from Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Proven QS experience in the construction industry.
• Experience supporting data centre construction projects.
• Experience with CSA or MEP packages.
• Strong cost management, contract administration and procurement knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents, contractor quotations and commercial submissions.
• Review variation orders, progress claims and final accounts.
• Support contract administration activities and ensure contractual compliance.
• Monitor expenditures, identify cost risks and recommend mitigations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers on commercial matters.
• Assist with procurement activities, cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Procurement

Commercial reporting

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of data centre construction projects across Southeast Asia. This role will be responsible for managing project costs, contract administration, procurement activities and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting either CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) packages within data centre or large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project costs, budgets and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Prepare and evaluate tender documents, contractor quotations and commercial submissions.

Review and assess variation orders, progress claims and final accounts.

Support contract administration activities and ensure contractual compliance.

Monitor project expenditures, identify cost risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers on commercial matters.

Assist with procurement activities, cost forecasting and financial reporting.

Key Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Proven experience within a Quantity Surveying role in the construction industry.

Prior experience supporting data centre construction projects.

Experience in either CSA or MEP packages.

Strong understanding of cost management, contract administration and procurement processes.

Good analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Able to thrive in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple priorities.

Comfortable to travel within region due to project needs.