SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

SEAL CONSULT SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEAL CONSULT SDN. BHD. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning and commercial control on complex construction projects in Kedah.

You will manage budgets, bills of quantities, and procurement, while guiding project teams and stakeholders to optimize commercial outcomes. The role requires 5–10 years of QS experience, strong contract knowledge, and proficiency with cost estimation software, AutoCAD, and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS, CM, CE, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of quantity surveying experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, cost management, and relevant legislation.
• Experience with tendering is preferred and cost estimation software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimation, and preparing quantities for complex projects.
• Manage tender docs, bids analysis, contract negotiations, and procurement.
• Monitor expenditures, certify valuations, cash flow, and cost reporting.
• Evaluate variations, claims, and contractual adjustments; assess risks.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Supervise junior QS staff and provide guidance and training.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts, final accounts, and maintain records.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cost estimation software

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

A Senior Quantity Surveyor leads cost and contract management across construction projects, ensuring financial control, commercial viability, and compliance from project inception to final accounts. A Senior Quantity Surveyor manages project costs, contracts, procurement, valuations, and financial reporting throughout the construction lifecycle. A Senior Quantity Surveyor ensure projects remain within budget, negotiate commercial terms, evaluate variations, and provide strategic cost.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimation - Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities, and cost estimates for complex projects.

Contract & Procurement Management - Manage tender documentation, analyze bids, negotiate contracts, and oversee subcontractor procurement.

Financial Control - Monitor expenditures, certify valuations, manage cash flow, and prepare cost reports to ensure financial alignment with project goals.

Change & Risk Management - Evaluate variations, claims, and contractual adjustments; conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.

Site & Compliance Oversight - Conduct site inspections, ensure work aligns with specifications, and maintain compliance with regulations and standards.

Team Leadership - Supervise junior QS staff, review work quality, and provide training and guidance.

Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors to align commercial outcomes with project objectives.

Reporting & Documentation - Prepare progress reports, cost forecasts, final accounts, and maintain accurate financial records.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, cost management principles, and relevant legislation.

Strong knowledge of Construction Tendering is preferred.

Advanced analytical and cost management skills.

Strong negotiation and communication abilities for dealing with contractors and clients.

Proficiency in cost estimation software, AutoCAD, MS Excel, and QS tools.

Leadership capability to manage QS teams and coordinate cross-functional project activities.

High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commercial awareness.