QUANTITY SURVEYOR - SHAH ALAM

Creative Variety Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. You will manage project costs, take-offs, budgeting, tender evaluation and commercial cost control across property development projects.

Reporting to Management, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while identifying cost-saving opportunities and value enhancements.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in construction or property development.
• Experience with a property developer, QS consultancy, or main contractor is required.
• Well-versed in pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying functions, including tender administration, contract claims, variation orders and final accounts.
• Sound understanding of construction costing, materials, methods, and market rates.
• Capable of interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, BQ and project schedules.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to conduct regular site visits and provide timely reports to Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular reports on project expenditure, progress, schedules, commercial matters and risks.
• Develop budgets, cost estimates, cash flow forecasts for feasibility assessments.
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost estimates, review BQ and cost plans for budgeting and procurement.
• Assist in tender management by analysing bids and recommending contractors.
• Carry out site inspections to verify progress and ensure payment claims reflect completed works.
• Monitor costs to identify overruns, delays and contractual issues early.
• Evaluate drawings and specs to identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Keep abreast of market trends for material and labour costs.
• Prepare tender reports and meeting minutes for Management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Independent work

Site visits

Costing knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We areseeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. As a in-house Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing project costs, quantity take-offs, budgeting, tender evaluation and commercial cost control across our property development projects.

Reporting directly to Management, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and value.

About the Role

We areseeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. As a in-house Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing project costs, quantity take-offs, budgeting, tender evaluation and commercial cost control across our property development projects.

Reporting directly to Management, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards while identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and value.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular reports to Management on project expenditure, work progress, schedules, commercial matters and potential project risks.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow forecasts and financial inputs for project feasibility assessments.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and measurements from construction drawings and specifications, prepare accurate cost estimates, and review Bills of Quantities (BQ) and cost plans to support budgeting, procurement and effective commercial cost control.
• Assist in tender management by analysing bids, evaluating pricing proposals and recommending suitable contractors for appointment.
• Carry out site inspections and joint measurements to verify construction progress and ensure payment claims accurately reflect completed works.
• Monitor project costs throughout the project lifecycle, identifying cost overruns, delays and contractual issues at an early stage.
• Evaluate drawings and technical specifications to identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures, working closely with consultants and project teams to recommend practical alternatives.
• Keep abreast of current construction market trends, including material costs, labour rates, contractor pricing and industry developments.
• Prepare Letters of Award, tender evaluation reports, recommendation papers and tender committee meeting minutes for Management's review and approval.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience within the construction or property development industry.
• Previous experience with a property developer, quantity surveying consultancy or main contractor is required, with developer-side exposure considered an added advantage.
• Well-versed in both pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying functions, including tender administration, contract claims, variation orders and final account settlements.
• Sound understanding of construction costing, building materials, construction methodologies and prevailing market rates.
• Capable of interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities and project schedules.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willing to conduct regular site visits and provide timely reports and recommendations to Management.