Quantity Surveyor / River Engineer (Water Management & Civil Works)

Private Advertiser; Johor Bahru; Sur place; MYR 67 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential (Pioneering Environmental & River Restoration Firm) seeks a River Engineer & Quantity Surveyor to lead financials and delivery for high-impact water management projects in Johor. This role fuses cost control with on-site river engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities include BOQ preparation, contract management, river-cleaning system deployment, and compliance with JPS and environmental regulations. Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field and 5+ years in water-related projects.
• Experience with JPS Johor or river/water research is a plus.
• Strong contract and cost management knowledge essential.

Responsabilités

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQ, tender documents and pricing schedules.
• Administer contracts, evaluate quotations, track costs and manage progress claims.
• Conduct site assessments and design river-cleaning technology deployments.
• Oversee timelines, resources and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Stakeholder engagement with JPS, councils, authorities, NGOs and communities.

Connaissances

Cost control

Contract admin

River engineering

Hydrology

Advanced Excel

CostX

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Project

Formation

Quantity Surveying (BSc/ MSc)

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Outils

CostX

Glodon

Excel

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

MS Project

Primavera

Description du poste

Quantity Surveyor / River Engineer (Water Management & Civil Works)

Company: Confidential (Pioneering Environmental & River Restoration Firm)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: RM 6,000 – RM 7,000 per month

About the Company

We are representing a fast-growing, innovative environmental restoration organization dedicated to reviving river ecosystems through waste removal, water quality improvement, and long-term environmental protection. Beyond cleaning waterways, the company processes recovered materials sustainably into value-added products like compost, biochar, renewables, and green energy. They are looking for a dedicated River Engineer & Quantity Surveyor to own the financials and project delivery for high-impact water management initiatives in Johor.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Cost Control: Prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities (BQ), tender documents, and pricing schedules. Administer contracts, evaluate contractor quotations, track actual costs against budgets, and manage progress claims and final accounts.

River Engineering & Technology: Conduct site assessments and hydrological studies, design and deploy river-cleaning technology systems (waste collection and monitoring equipment), and integrate smart data analytics.

Project Management & Compliance: Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources. Ensure strict compliance with local environmental standards, including JPS (Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran) and Department of Environment requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise closely with JPS, local councils, maritime authorities, NGOs, and local communities.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or project management focusing on water-related projects (rivers, drainage, flood mitigation, coastal/maritime works, dredging, or water supply).

Strong Advantage: Experience with or for JPS Johor, or background in river/water research (e.g., UPM), water utilities, or consultants/contractors delivering JPS projects.

Technical Proficiency:

Expertise in Malaysian standard forms of contract (PWD/JKR, PAM, or CIDB) and BQ measurement.

Familiarity with QS software (CostX, Glodon), advanced Excel, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS, and project tools (MS Project, Primavera).

Solid understanding of hydrodynamics, sediment transport, riverine ecosystems, and MSMA guidelines.

Preferred Credentials: Registration with BQSM, RISM, or BEM, or holding a PMP certification.

Language Skills: Fluent in both Bahasa Malaysia and English.

What We Offer

Competitive monthly salary of RM 6,000 to RM 7,000 with a performance-based career path.

Opportunity to work on environmental projects with direct, visible impact in Johor.

Professional growth through training, certifications, and exposure to cutting-edge sustainability technologies.

A collaborative work environment driven by core sustainability values.

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