Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA)

Leighton Asia; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia Limited in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, invites a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) to join our project team.

You will oversee project costs, budgets and cash flow, prepare and negotiate claims, and manage subcontract processes to protect profitability and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and at least 12 years' experience in construction, with strong contract knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, claims management, cost control, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance to ensure profitability.
• Prepare, submit, negotiate progress claims, variations, EOT claims, and final accounts.
• Administer subcontract agreements including tendering, evaluation, award, payment certificates, variations and final accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, collections and commercial reporting for timely revenue recovery.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities while ensuring contractual compliance.

Skills

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Company overview

Established in 1974 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia. We are a proven leader in the delivery of complex tunnel, rail and road networks, and offering a comprehensive range of services spanning key sectors including civil infrastructure, advanced technology, buildings, energy and resources, and MEP.

Leighton Asia currently operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India.

Leveraging our international expertise and local knowledge, we are committed to delivering value-added solutions, bespoke and high-quality projects, and generating sustainable returns for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. Our ability to deliver results to our clients, stakeholders and communities across a wide and culturally diverse region is made possible by our committed and high performing ‘One Leighton Asia Team’.

Leighton Asia is a member of the CIMIC Group, an engineering-led construction, mining, services and public private partnerships leader with a history dating back to 1899.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP/CSA) position in Kuala Lumpur & Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/company/leighton-asia-india-and-offshore

Job Duties

• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance to ensure project profitability.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate progress claims, variations, extension of time claims, and final accounts with clients.
• Administer subcontract agreements, including tendering, evaluation, award, payment certification, variations, and final account settlement.
• Monitor project cash flow, payment collections, and commercial reporting, ensuring timely revenue recovery.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities while ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and company requirements.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of quantity surveying or commercial management experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, claims management, cost control, and contract administration.
• Proven experience in managing client claims, variations, subcontract procurement, and final accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
  

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.