Senior Quantity Surveyor — Cost & Contracts Lead (Sabah)

PEMBINAAN KEKAL MEWAH SDN BHD; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PEMBINAAN KEKAL MEWAH SDN BHD is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis to join our Contracts Management division in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The role focuses on managing project costs, ensuring contractual compliance, and delivering financial excellence across construction projects, while upholding cost control and contractual integrity.

The successful candidate will bring 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, strong cost estimation and budgeting skills, and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Professional membership with AIQS, BQSM or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in quantity surveying and contracts management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing projects with complex contractual arrangements and commercial negotiations.
• Strong expertise in cost estimation, budgeting, cost control and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budget forecasts and financial reports for construction projects of varying complexity and scale
• Managing project costs throughout all stages of construction, from pre-contract to project completion
• Administering contract documentation, including variations, claims and change orders in accordance with contractual terms
• Conducting regular cost analysis and reconciliation to ensure projects remain within approved budgets
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, clients and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual matters
• Preparing bills of quantities and tender documentation for procurement processes
• Undertaking quantity surveying duties including measurement, valuation and certification of works
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to project management teams and senior leadership
• Reviewing and negotiating supplier and contractor quotations to achieve cost savings
• Mentoring and supervising junior quantity surveying staff as required
• Ensuring compliance with contract conditions, industry standards and company policies

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial forecasting

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Professional membership AIQS / BQSM or equivalent

Tools

Quantity surveying software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PEMBINAAN KEKAL MEWAH SDN BHD is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a contract basis to join our Contracts Management division in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The role focuses on managing project costs, ensuring contractual compliance, and delivering financial excellence across construction projects, while upholding cost control and contractual integrity.

The successful candidate will bring 8–10 years of post-qualification experience, strong cost estimation and budgeting skills, and leadership