SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (QS) (IMMEDIATE HIRING)

Design Foundry Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Foundry Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage financial, contractual and commercial aspects of construction and fit-out projects from tender through final account.

You will support procurement planning, cash flow forecasting, cost control, risk management, and commercial decision-making to protect margins and maximise project profitability. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Site teams and Finance to prepare cost plans, tender packages, variations,

Qualifications

• Strong skills in measurement and quantity take-off.
• Proven procurement, tendering and commercial negotiation capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of PAM, CIDB, FIDIC, and Design & Build contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with QS software such as CostX, Buildsoft, Glodon or Cubicost.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates and cost plans.
• Conduct value engineering and assess alternative materials or methods for cost efficiency.
• Prepare tender packages, tender instructions, specifications and scope definitions.
• Invite, evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Recommend subcontractors based on cost, capability and quality; issue Letters of Award and Purchase Orders.
• Monitor budgets, procurement schedules and delivery coordination.
• Track expenditure against budgets and prepare Cost Control Reports.
• Prepare client progress claims and verify subcontractor claims.

Skills

Measurement & take-off

Cost estimating

Cost control

Financial analysis

Procurement & tendering

Commercial negotiation

Contract administration

Excel – advanced

QS software familiarity

Tools

CostX

Buildsoft

Glodon

Cubicost

AutoCAD

PDF measurement tools

Job description

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (QS) (IMMEDIATE HIRING)

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the financial, contractual, and commercial aspects of construction and fit-out projects from tender stage through final account. You will support procurement planning, cash flow forecasting, cost control, risk management, and commercial decision-making to protect margins, ensure budget compliance, and maximise project profitability. The role reports to the Chief Projects Officer, Project Strategy & Planner, and Vice President Operation, and works closely with Project Managers, Site Technical Managers, Site Coordinators, Procurement, and Finance.

Key responsibilities

Prepare preliminary cost estimates, detailed Bills of Quantities, Schedules of Rates, project cost plans, element breakdown budgets, and feasibility assessments.

Conduct value engineering and analyse alternative materials and construction methods to improve cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Prepare tender packages, instructions to tenderers, specifications, and scope of work definitions.

Invite, compile, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, including detailed price comparisons and commercial negotiations.

Recommend subcontractors based on cost, technical capability, and quality, and draft and issue Letters of Award and Purchase Orders.

Source cost-effective materials, monitor purchase budgets, and coordinate delivery schedules with project teams.

Track project expenditure against baseline budgets, identify cost overruns, and prepare monthly Cost Control Reports.

Monitor material usage and wastage rates to minimise project leakage and avoidable rework.

Prepare client progress claims, verify subcontractor claims through joint site measurements, assess completed work, and prepare payment certificates.

Coordinate with Finance on payment processing, cash flow forecasting, and timely billing.

Evaluate variation requests, price additional or omitted works, and maintain complete and auditable variation order logs.

Negotiate variation costs and claims with clients and subcontractors to protect project margins and maximise approved variation claims.

Prepare, review, and administer contracts while monitoring compliance with contract terms and notice requirements.

Interpret and apply standard contract clauses covering PAM, CIDB, JKR/PWD, FIDIC, and Design & Build agreements.

Manage contractual risks, assess claims and extension of time requests, and support the resolution of disputes.

Prepare, negotiate, and finalise main contract and subcontract final accounts, including outstanding claims and financial closure.

Manage retention release and Defect Liability Period commercial settlement.

Prepare regular commercial reports covering Budget vs. Actual Cost, Cost-to-Complete, Gross Profit Analysis, Cash Flow Forecast, Procurement Status, Variation Order Summary, and Claims Summary.

Ensure adherence to corporate governance, procurement policies, and financial approval thresholds while protecting sensitive commercial data, pricing structures, financial statements, and profit margins.

What we're looking for

Strong skills in measurement and quantity take-off, cost estimating, construction costing, and financial analysis.

Proven procurement, tendering, supplier sourcing, and commercial negotiation capabilities.

In-depth knowledge of contract administration across PAM, CIDB, FIDIC, and Design & Build agreements.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Proficiency in QS software such as CostX, Buildsoft, Glodon, or Cubicost.

Familiarity with AutoCAD and PDF measurement tools.

Strong analytical ability, numerical accuracy, and effective cross-functional communication skills.