Senior Quantity Surveyor

RAILWAY ASSETS HOLDING SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RAILWAY ASSETS HOLDING SDN. BHD. in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to ensure cost management and contractual compliance for rail infrastructure, rolling stock, and other projects.

You will prepare estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities while supporting procurement and commercial activities. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in MS Office/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management or contract administration.
• Professional qualification with BQSM or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Experience in railway, infrastructure or engineering projects will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and project budgets for rail projects.
• Monitor and control project costs, expenditure and budget utilisation.
• Assist in tender preparation, tender evaluation and commercial analysis.
• Review and assess payment claims, variations, contract rates, claims and final accounts.
• Support the administration and monitoring of construction, rolling stock, maintenance and other rail-related contracts.
• Conduct cost benchmarking, rate analysis and lifecycle cost assessments to support management decisions.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks and recommend cost optimisation measures.
• Prepare cost reports, commercial papers and recommendations for management consideration.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, KTMB, Government agencies and internal departments on commercial and contractual matters.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The position is responsible for ensuring that project costs, contracts, variations claims, payments and commercial risks are effectively managed in accordance with RAC’s policies, approved budgets, contractual requirements and applicable Government procurement procedures and to provide professional quantity surveying, commercial, contractual and cost management support for rail projects undertaken by Perbadanan Aset Keretapi (RAC), covering the planning, procurement, implementation, monitoring and completion stages of rail infrastructure, rolling stock, depot, maintenance and other railway-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, Bills of Quantities (BQ) and project budgets for rail projects.

Monitor and control project costs, expenditure and budget utilisation.

Assist in tender preparation, tender evaluation and commercial analysis.

Review and assess payment claims, variations, contract rates, claims and final accounts.

Support the administration and monitoring of construction, rolling stock, maintenance and other rail-related contracts.

Conduct cost benchmarking, rate analysis and lifecycle cost assessments to support management decisions.

Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks and recommend cost optimisation measures.

Prepare cost reports, commercial papers and recommendations for management consideration.

Liaise with contractors, consultants, KTMB, Government agencies and internal departments on commercial and contractual matters.

Any other duties as assigned but not limited to the above.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management or equivalent.

Minimum 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management or contract administration.

Professional qualification/membership with BQSM or equivalent will be an advantage.

Experience in railway, infrastructure, transportation or engineering projects will bean advantage.

Knowledge of contract administration, tender evaluation, cost control, variation and claims management.

Strong analytical, numerical, communication and negotiation skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.