Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gracecom Development Sdn. Bhd.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gracecom Development Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a commercial-minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of project costing across our residential and commercial portfolio in Kuching.

From pre-contract feasibility to final account settlement, you will work with leadership to ensure profitability, cost control, and delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct QS/Cost Management experience within a property development company.
• Hands-on experience overseeing full project cost cycles for both commercial and residential developments.
• Strong commercial acumen, sharp negotiation skills, high attention to detail, ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed budget estimations, and baseline cost planning for multi-phase projects.
• Systematically administer contract terms, progress claims, variations, valuations, and final accounts to safeguard margins.
• Identify strategic cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or structural integrity.
• Lead vendor selection, structure RFQs and tender documentation, and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and main contractors to mitigate financial risks.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Value engineering

Tender management

Vendor engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are a boutique, progressive property development firm dedicated to shaping vibrant communities through high-quality residential and commercial spaces.

Unlike large corporate bureaucracies, we operate as a nimble, close-knit team where every member’s expertise truly matters. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive culture where your commercial vision is valued, your voice is heard, and your contribution directly drives the success of our growing project pipeline.

About the Role

We are looking for a commercial‑minded and precise Senior Quantity Surveyor to take end-to-end ownership of project costing and financial governance across our residential and commercial portfolio.

Working closely with key leadership, you will play a pivotal role from pre‑contract feasibility studies up to final account settlement—ensuring our developments remain highly profitable, cost-efficient, and delivered within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Overall Cost Management: Drive comprehensive feasibility studies, detailed budget estimations, and baseline cost planning for multi‑phase commercial and residential projects.

Contract Administration: Systematically administer contract terms, progress claims, variations, valuations, and final accounts to safeguard project margins.

Value Engineering: Identify strategic cost‑saving opportunities without compromising project quality or structural integrity.

Procurement & Tender Management: Lead vendor selection, structure request‑for‑quotations (RFQs) and tender documentation, and negotiate competitive commercial terms.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal project management, consultants, and main contractors to proactively identify and mitigate financial risks.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent field.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of direct QS/Cost Management experience within a property development company.

Proven Track Record: Hands‑on experience overseeing full project cost cycles for both commercial and residential developments.

Key Strengths: Strong commercial acumen, sharp negotiation skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive, ownership mindset.

What We Offer

• Impact & Ownership: Autonomy to lead and shape the costing function in a close‑knit, supportive environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Growth: Direct working relationship with decision‑makers and clear visibility over the entire project lifecycle.