Senior Quantity Surveyor

Horizontal Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking an Experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team at the Petaling Jaya site. You will handle cost estimates, budgets, cash flows, valuations, and final accounts while administering contracts and advising project teams on cost control.

Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years in quantity surveying with exposure to pre- and post-contract activities, along with proficiency in MS Excel and cost management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• 7-10 years’ experience in quantity surveying and cost management.
• Experience administering construction contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and measurement tools.
• Experience with cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage interim valuations, progress claims and final accounts.
• Administer contracts including variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Monitor project costs and advise on cost control measures.
• Assist in tender evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Tender evaluation

Contract negotiations

Cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or equivalent

Tools

Cost management software

MS Excel

Measurement tools

Job description

About Horizontal

Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

About The Role

We are looking for an Experienced QS with strong commercial, pre- and post-contract exposure.

Location: Petaling Jaya site

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage interim valuations, progress claims and final accounts.
• Administer contracts including variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Monitor project costs and advise on cost control measures.
• Assist in tender evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• 7-10 years’ experience in quantity surveying and cost management.
• Experience administering construction contracts
• Cost management software
• MS Excel and measurement tools