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Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
As a quantity surveyor, you are required to calculate the amount of materials needed for building work as well as how much it will cost. You will oversee all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. Quantity surveyors ultimately ensure that the project is completed within the proposed budget.
The Job Scope
- Managing feasibility studies to approximate materials, time and labour costs.
- Working out, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts.
- Coordination of work effort.
- Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues.
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
- Monitor and keep track of project progress.
- Commercial vetting of sub-contractor tenders and contracts.
Skills Required
Methodical way of thinking
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of construction
Excellent financial and numeracy management skills
Academic Requirement
Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field
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Professional Registration (Career Advancement)
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Registered Graduate Quantity Surveyor (BQSM)
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Pass Joint Test of Professional Competence (JTPC)
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Professional Interview for Registered QS status
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Membership with RISM (advantageous)
Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Survey (MQA recognised)
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A-Level
Minimum 2 passes including Mathematics -
SPM / O-Level
Credit in Mathematics required -
STPM
Minimum CGPA of 2.00
Credit in Mathematics at SPM level -
Diploma / Foundation
Foundation in Arts or Built Environment (CGPA 2.00 minimum)
Salary Range
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Fresh / Entry (0–2 yrs) RM3,500 – RM4,800
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Mid-Level (3–7 yrs) RM5,000 – RM7,500
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Senior (8+ yrs) RM7,500 – RM10,000+
- Registered / Lead QS RM10,000 – RM15,000+
