Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Claims Leader

Leighton Asia Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) based in Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will lead cost control, claims, variations, and final accounts across complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 12 years in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction, and demonstrates strong contract knowledge, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related.
• Minimum 12 years of quantity surveying or commercial management experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, claims management, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience in managing client claims, variations, subcontract procurement, and final accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance to ensure profitability.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate progress claims, variations, extension of time claims, and final accounts with clients.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including tendering, evaluation, award, payment certification, variations, and final account settlement.
• Monitor project cash flow, payment collections, and commercial reporting, ensuring timely revenue recovery.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities while ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and company requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Leighton Asia invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) based in Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. You will lead cost control, claims, variations, and final accounts across complex infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of 12 years in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction, and demonstrates strong contract knowledge, negotiation, and stakeholder management.