Lead Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee a team of quantity surveyors within a major project in the energy sector. This role requires expertise in quantity surveying practices, contract administration, and financial oversight, ensuring the project remains commercially efficient and contractually compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Quantity Surveying Leadership & Best Practices

  • Implement and uphold project-specific quantity surveying procedures.

  • Ensure consistency in quantity surveying standards while incorporating best practices.

  • Provide technical guidance and act as a subject matter expert on contractual and commercial matters.

• Team Management & Development

  • Plan, recruit, train, and mentor a team of quantity surveyors.

  • Ensure resource availability aligns with project timelines and performance requirements.

  • Work closely with project control teams to resolve quantity surveying-related challenges efficiently.

• Contract Administration & Commercial Management

  • Ensure strict adherence to contract terms and protect project financial margins.

  • Support contractual claims and negotiations to optimise cost control.

  • Conduct commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholders transparently and diligently.

• Technical & Financial Oversight

  • Verify subcontractor submissions, including remeasurement quantities, cost-plus documentation, and custom clearance records.

  • Conduct material reconciliations and assess time & materials work to finalise cost implications.

  • Work closely with engineering, construction, planning, and quality teams to track progress and identify potential variations.

• Project Reporting & Closure

  • Maintain up-to-date records of change orders, progress updates, and financial documentation.

  • Support project close-out activities, including final account settlements and data archiving.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualifications

  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Marine, or a related field within the Oil & Gas sector.

• Experience

  • Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry, ideally within FPSO or shipbuilding projects.

• Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel functions.

  • Experience with AutoCAD and Primavera is an advantage.

  • Strong contractual and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of industry-standard terms.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced project environment. The role offers exposure to large-scale offshore projects, career development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside industry experts.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for commercial and contractual excellence, we encourage you to apply.