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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