Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & Value Engineering

WEBEST SDN. BHD.; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WEBEST SDN BHD (317900-W) is a boutique developer with an impressive track record of successfully-executed projects across Malaysia. A qualified Quantity Surveyor will lead cost estimation, prepare BOQs, manage valuations and variations, and ensure contract compliance across diverse commercial, residential, and retail projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field and 5+ years of QS experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and cost-management techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting, preferably in the construction industry.
• Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
• Knowledge of service guidelines, such as the National Building Code (NBC), ANSI/ASHRAE for HVAC, and LEED for green buildings.
• Familiarity with contract administration and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Understanding general contracting, design-build, package contracting, value-based project and loading margins and lumpsum in commercial fit-out, residential, hotel or retail projects.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and validating quantities from the given drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with extraordinary negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and RCP drawings.
• Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the sales team.
• Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Participation in the pre-tendering activities with client, architect and project managers and raising relevant pre-bid queries from the given tender.
• Preparing the initial quote and contract for the sales team from the company’s side.
• Coordination with the design team for analysing architectural and service drawings.
• Manage the valuation of work done and handle claims and variations.
• Preparing interim and final valuations, variations and claims of the construction site.
• Conduct feasibility studies and value engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project outcomes and achieve value for money.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Negotiation

Multi-project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

WEBEST SDN BHD (317900-W) is a boutique developer with an impressive track record of successfully-executed projects across Malaysia. A qualified Quantity Surveyor will lead cost estimation, prepare BOQs, manage valuations and variations, and ensure contract compliance across diverse commercial, residential, and retail projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field and 5+ years of QS experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and cost-management techniques.