Employment Type:
[Full-time/Part-time/Contract]
Reporting To:
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
Job Summary
A Junior Quantity Surveyor (QS) assists in managing the costs and contracts of construction projects, ensuring value for money while meeting legal and quality standards. This entry-level role involves supporting senior QS professionals in cost estimation, procurement, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQ), and tender documents.
- Analyze project specifications and drawings to identify material, labor, and time requirements.
- Support budget development and monitor expenditures.
Procurement & Contract Administration
- Help procure subcontractors and suppliers, obtaining competitive quotes.
- Assist in reviewing contracts, warranties, and bonds.
- Track variations, change orders, and claims.
- Monitor project costs against budgets and report discrepancies.
- Assist in valuing completed work (interim/final payments).
- Support the preparation of cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
- Visit sites to assess progress and verify measurements.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, engineers, and architects.
- Maintain accurate records (e.g., invoices, contracts, measurements).
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and quality standards.
- Identify potential cost risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Degree/HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
- Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
- Familiarity with QS software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and MS Excel.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Experience:
- 0–2 years in a QS role (internships/training accepted)
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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
- What's your expected monthly basic salary?
- Which of the following qualifications do you have?
- How many years' experience do you have as a quantity surveyor?
- Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
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- How many years' experience do you have in a contracts administration role?
- Do you have previous invoicing experience?
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