SENIOR EXECUTIVE, QUANTITY SURVEYOR

myNews; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

myNews is seeking a Senior/Executive Quantity Surveyor to support cost estimation, quantity take-off, and contract administration for store development, renovations, and facilities projects. You will prepare BQ, monitor budgets, and coordinate with contractors and suppliers under supervision.

You’ll perform site measurements, maintain cost data, and assist in tender packages, variation orders, and claims to ensure accurate, timely documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, construction, or related roles.
• Experience in quantity take-off, BQ preparation, cost estimation, and project costing.
• Basic knowledge of tendering, contract documentation, variation orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with good documentation and organizational skills.
• Good communication and coordination with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Willing to conduct site visits and work in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-off and measurement of materials and works from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
• Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ) for tenders and contracts.
• Conduct site measurements to verify work completed against drawings and claims.
• Assist in preparing preliminary cost estimates and project budgets.
• Compile and maintain cost data, rates, and a price/cost library for reference.
• Support monitoring of project expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing contract documents and tender packages under supervision.
• Support the processing of variation orders, claims, and extensions of time.
• Assist in sourcing and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits to verify project progress, quantities completed, and quality of work.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Project costing

Tendering

Variation orders

Claims

Contract documents

Sourcing quotations

Site visits

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

To support the Senior/Executive Quantity Surveyor and project teams in cost estimation, quantity take-off, contract administration, and procurement for the Group's store development, renovation, and facilities projects, ensuring accurate cost data, timely documentation, and effective site coordination under the guidance of senior QS personnel.

Key responsibilities

Perform quantity take-off and measurement of materials and works from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BQ)

Assist in preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ) for tenders and contracts

Conduct site measurements to verify work completed against drawings and claims

Assist in preparing preliminary cost estimates and project budgets

Compile and maintain cost data, rates, and a price/cost library for reference

Support monitoring of project expenditure against approved budgets and flag variances

Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing contract documents and tender packages under supervision

Support the processing of variation orders, claims, and extensions of time

Assist in sourcing and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

Conduct site visits to verify project progress, quantities completed, and quality of work

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, construction, or related roles.

Experience in quantity take-off, BQ preparation, cost estimation, and project costing.

Basic knowledge of tendering, contract documentation, variation orders, claims, and extensions of time.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BQ).

Good analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail with good documentation and organizational skills.

Good communication and coordination skills with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Willing to conduct site visits and work in a fast-paced project environment.