Quantity Surveyor, Pre-Contract (Yong Peng, Johor)

UEM Edgenta Berhad|Johore, Malaysia|Full-time|Mid-Senior level

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pre Contract

Preparation of quotation
Ensure selections of contractor for Tender Approval Form (TAF) are suitable with the related scope of works
Prepare letter ‘Request for Quotation/Invitation to Quote’ and other documents (e.g. Bill of Quantities, Specifications, Terms and Condition, drawings, and Extension of Closing Date (if any)
Ensure on contractor’s acknowledgement of the tender
Ensure tender closing to be opened immediately
Preparation of Price Comparison.
Conduct Negotiation meeting with Contractor
Prepare and finalized Management paper (MP)
Prepare Letter of Award or Sub-Contract Agreement as per recommended by Head of Contract and request for approval as per DAL.

Post Contract

Responsible in preparing the process of obtaining insurances, performance bond and CIDB levy for work order awarded by clients
Prepare request for ICP and progress claims upon receiving Joint Measurement Sheets
Submission to Client on Variation Order ( if any ) and process VO to Sub-Contractor
Follow up ICP with clients
Finalization of work order and project accounts with Contractors and clients
Updating status of work order and project including claims and payment
Check and verify purchase requisition form receives from PMs
Advice PMs/supervisor on contractual matters

Other Duties

Follow up with clients for long outstanding claims
Ensure compliance to DAL and Policy and Procedures in all work undertaken
Undertake any other related duties, task and responsibilities as assigned, instructed and directed by supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Membership in a professional body (e.g., RISM, CIQS) is advantageous.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in quantity surveying, particularly in infrastructure projects.
Proven experience in both pre-contract and post-contract activities, such as tender preparation, contractor negotiation, and progress claims.

AI Sourcing Intelligence

Sourcing Advice for This Role

AI-powered analysis of recruitment difficulty and recommended sourcing channels for this position.

Recruitment Difficulty Analysis

Key challenge: Johor's market for mid-senior Quantity Surveyors with both pre-contract and post-contract infrastructure experience is small, and talent tends to cluster in Kuala Lumpur or Penang. The Yong Peng location further narrows the pool, making relocation and targeted outreach essential to fill this role quickly.

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LinkedIn Search (Boolean)

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Recommended Boolean query:

(Quantity Surveyor OR QS OR Pre Contract) AND (Johor OR Johor Bahru OR Yong Peng)(Quantity Surveyor OR QS) AND (BOQ OR Tender OR Tendering OR Variation OR Progress) AND (infrastructure OR civil)(Senior OR Mid OR Mid-Senior OR Experienced) AND (Quantity Surveyor OR QS) AND (contractor OR consulting OR client) AND (Malaysia OR Johor)

Suggested Search Criteria

Job Titles to Search

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Key Skills

TenderingBOQContract administrationVariationsProgress claims

Location Radius

Prioritize candidates within Johor and nearby states (e.g., Melaka, Selangor) and consider nearby Singapore-based professionals willing to relocate or commute; widen radius up to 150-200 km if necessary for suitable candidates.

Experience Level

2-6 years Prioritize candidates with proven pre-contract and post-contract experience on infrastructure projects, including tender preparation, contractor negotiation, and progress claims.