Senior Cost Manager MEP (Data Center)

Linesight; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and leadership opportunities

Open culture

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy is looking for a Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In this full-time role, you will actively participate in the tender process, manage change processes, and oversee project spending while fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in cost management, understanding of MEP systems, and a degree in project management or construction. Join a supportive team that values mentorship and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior cost manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
• Experience in pre‑contract cost management, contract administration, and budget control.
• Ability to read services drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the tender/bid process from initial documentation to reporting.
• Manage changes affecting project cost and conduct analysis.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key developments.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Budget control

Cost planning

Understanding of MEP systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in project management or construction discipline

Chartered or on the path to chartership

Job description

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

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Posted 4 days ago

Johor Baharu, Johore, Malaysia

Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor MEP at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse teams and have the opportunity to take real responsibility in your role. You will be mentored, support business strategy, and help build lasting trusted relationships with our teams and clients.

Opportunity

In this role you will:

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process—from initial tender documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage the change management process, identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect the project cost.
• Analyse tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist in preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees via mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience as a senior cost manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
• Have experience in pre‑contract cost management, contract administration, budget control, cost planning, and initiating change forms.
• Have an understanding of MEP systems and can read services drawings and schematics.
• Are chartered or on the path to complete chartership.
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a project management or construction discipline.
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through shared purpose and openness.

About Us

Linesight is a global project and cost management consultancy. We work in innovative sectors, delivering major projects that promote a sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and flat structure, treating everyone with genuine care, respect, and empathy.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal‑opportunity employment practices. We ensure reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the application and recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting
• Construction