Data Centre - Commercial & Quantity Surveyor (Manager, Senior, Junior)

Location
Johor Bahru
Workplace
On-site

About this role


Quantity Surveying & Commercial Team – Data Centre Projects (EPCC/EPCM)
Openings: Commercial Manager | Senior Quantity Surveyor | Junior Quantity Surveyor
About the role
We're growing our commercial/QS team supporting data centre and industrial factory projects under an EPCC/EPCM delivery model. The team manages project costs end-to-end — from budget setup and tendering through to final account — while keeping contracts compliant and value for money on track.

What you'll be doing

Pre-Contract

  • Support project budget setup and feasibility studies
  • Source, pre-qualify and evaluate tenderers
  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities
  • Analyse tender submissions and pretender estimates
  • Support procurement — tender calling, tender reports, interviews, negotiation, award
  • Prepare Letters of Award to contractors/subcontractors

Post-Contract

  • Carry out site valuations and process monthly interim claims
  • Review variation claims from contractors/subcontractors
  • Monitor contractual status and cost control (including RFVOs)
  • Prepare final accounts and cost/budget reports
  • Attend site and client-consultant meetings for project coordination
  • Advise on contractual claims and risk/value management

Leadership & Client Management (Manager level)

  • Lead and mentor the QS team, manage performance and KPIs
  • Own commercial issues across assigned projects; escalate risk where needed
  • Negotiate and manage downstream contracts directly with clients
  • Oversee sub-contractor/vendor payment claims and compliance
  • Own procurement strategy and vendor relationships at project level

Junior Quantity Surveyor

  • 0–2 years' experience; data centre or industrial factory exposure a plus
  • Focus: take-offs, BQ preparation, site measurement, supporting claims prep
  • Client contact: limited, works under supervision

Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • 2+ years in fast-track projects, with data centre or industrial factory experience
  • Focus: client liaison, negotiation, final accounts, mentoring juniors
  • Client contact: direct and regular

Commercial Manager

  • 10+ years' QS background with a track record of leading teams
  • Focus: contract negotiation, team leadership, commercial risk ownership
  • Client contact: primary point of contact



Requirements


What you'll need (all levels)

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills
  • Sound knowledge of contracts and legal framework
  • Willing to travel/relocate within Malaysia
  • AutoCAD/Bluebeam/Revit familiarity a plus



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