Site Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project QS Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to oversee cost control, contract administration, claims management, and the maximization of project profitability while mitigating commercial and contractual risks. This is a site-based position involving assignments at thermal power plant projects across Asia and Africa. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and play a key role in the day-to-day execution of power plant and industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Review and administer main contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.

• Identify and manage contractual risks, liabilities, and opportunities.

• Provide contractual advice to project teams and management.

Cost Control & Financial Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.

• Track project costs against approved budgets and identify variances.

• Monitor project cash flow, revenue recognition, and profitability.

• Implement cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities.

Progress Claims & Payment Management

• Prepare and submit progress payment applications to clients.

• Assess, certify, and process subcontractor and supplier payment claims.

• Monitor accounts receivable and support the collection of outstanding payments.

• Manage retention sums, variation claims, and final account settlements.

Variations, Claims & Dispute Management

• Identify, quantify, and negotiate variation orders and change requests.

• Prepare extension of time (EOT) and additional cost claims.

• Maintain comprehensive records to support claims and commercial entitlements.

• Assist in dispute resolution, mediation, adjudication, or arbitration processes.

Procurement & Subcontract Management

• Support tendering and procurement activities.

• Assist HQ Procurement in tender evaluations and commercial comparisons.

• Negotiate subcontract terms and commercial conditions.

• Manage subcontract performance and final account negotiations.

Commercial Reporting

• Prepare monthly commercial and project performance reports.

• Monitor key commercial indicators, including:

• Budget versus actual costs

• Cash flow reports

• Variation and claims status

• Accounts receivable ageing

• Highlight commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Risk Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks associated with projects.

• Maintain project risk registers relating to cost, contract, and payment matters.

• Develop mitigation and recovery strategies.

• Support management in commercial decision-making.

Team Leadership (For QS Manager)

• Lead and supervise project QS and commercial staff.

• Allocate workloads and review team deliverables.

• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors.

• Establish commercial management processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant QS experience, preferably with on-site exposure to power plant or industrial projects. For QS Manager positions, at least five years of management experience is required.

• Familiarity with EPC contracts and standard forms of contract, such as FIDIC.

• Strong understanding of quantity measurement, cost control, variation management, and claims administration.

• Good communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.

• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to work effectively in a site environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally and undertake long-term site assignments across Asia and Africa.

• Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage, as the role may require liaison with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Why Join Us

Join a dynamic international project environment and gain valuable experience in delivering large-scale thermal power projects. This role offers excellent exposure to cost management, contract administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration within complex EPC projects.