M&E Quantity Surveyor

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost-related aspects of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works across commercial office fit-out and design & build projects. This role is responsible for cost planning, tendering, procurement, contract administration, and project profitability, while working closely with clients, consultants, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery within budget and timeline requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Cost Planning & Estimation

• Study on client brief/ RFP requirements, and arrange site visits
• Organize briefing with relevant vendors for proposal submission.
• Review drawings and specifications to quantify works
• Prepare cost estimates for M&E systems (air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Develop project budgets and cost plans
• Benchmark costs against market rates

2. Tendering & Procurement

• Prepare tender documents (BOQ, specifications, scope)
• Call and evaluate subcontractor/supplier quotations
• Conduct tender analysis and recommend award
• Construct structured procurement process, in consideration of risk factors.
• Negotiate prices with M&E contractors and suppliers.

3. Contract Management Skills

• Establish good communication skills with clients, consultants, project managers and subcontractors.
• Able to identify risk of insufficient design information and provides mitigation for solutions.
• Time is essence in project deliverables, ensure company M&E contractually is secured and managed.
• Advice contract procedures and outline the responsibilities of each party roles.
• Final accounts settlement and manage dispute arise amicably.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of M&E systems (HVAC, LV/MV electrical, fire protection, BMS system etc.)
• Able to identify specialist specifications, design and coordination that lead to unefficiency value and engineering to clients.
• Familiar with sustainable technology initiatives (smart system, energy savings, IAQ etc.
• Good in cost analysis and negotiation.
• Familiar with drawings and technical specification.
• Knowledge of contracts (PAM, PWD, FIDIC commonly used in Malaysia)
• Proficiency in Excel, Auto CAD, Speed bricks & QS software.

Qualification Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering will be preferred.
• 5 years of M&E construction project tendering/ costing experience.
• Strong understanding of M&E systems unique in commercial offices design and build.
• Fast pace working environment, involving sizeable project scale in deliverables submission timeline.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.