Quantity Surveyor (Junior / Executive Level)

Chec Construction (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 54,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Chec Construction (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a junior to executive Quantity Surveyor to support tendering, cost estimation, and cost control on construction projects in Kuala Lumpur. You will assist in take-offs, prepare Bills of Quantities, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to gather quotes.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying and 3 years of relevant experience or strong technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with QS software or costing tools.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost estimates and Bills of Quantities during tendering.
• Review tender documents, specifications and drawings for costing.
• Take-off quantities and prepare Bills of Quantities from drawings.
• Source quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for work packages.
• Develop unit rates and cost build-ups for tender submissions.
• Evaluate quotations to support tender pricing and cost analysis.
• Maintain costing databases and supplier records.
• Support the QS team in coordinating tender submissions within timelines.
• Develop basic understanding of construction methodologies and resource planning for costing.
• Review construction schedules and resource allocation to support tendering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quantity Surveying software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (Junior / Executive Level)

This role involves assisting in preparing cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BQ) during the tendering stage for construction projects, reviewing tender documents and specifications, and supporting the Quantity Surveying team in coordinating tender submissions.

Key responsibilities

Assist in preparing cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BQ) during the tendering stage for construction projects

Review tender documents, specifications, and drawings to identify relevant scope and costing requirements

Assist in carrying out quantity take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities based on project drawings and specifications

Assist in sourcing and obtaining quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for various work packages

Assist in developing unit rates and cost build-ups for tender submissions

Evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors and suppliers to support tender pricing and cost analysis

Maintain and update costing databases, supplier information, and subcontractor records

Support the QS team in coordinating and preparing tender submissions within the required timeline

Develop a basic understanding of construction methodologies, work sequences, and resource planning for project costing

Assist in reviewing construction schedules and resource allocation to support tender and costing activities

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field

3 years of relevant experience preferred; candidates with less experience but strong technical knowledge may also be considered

Basic knowledge of Quantity Surveying principles, construction practices, and industry standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Quantity Surveying software or relevant costing tools

Good analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC), was established in the 1980s to explore overseas markets. With over 90 global branches and operations in more than 100 countries, CHEC has a workforce of 20,000 managing international projects worth over USD 40 billion. Its portfolio spans marine engineering, dredging, roads, railways, airports, and more.

CHEC entered Malaysia in 1993, and in 2016, it established its South Pacific division in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing operations across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.