Cost Control & Contract Engineer

Full-time
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, myvia Workable ATSPosted Oct 30, 2026
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Technical skills

Data analysisSRE

Methods

Project management

Role signals

Finance

About this role

Job

Responsibilities

  • Prepare project cost estimates and quotations based on engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications.
  • Support Project Managers in evaluating the cost impact of design changes, scope changes, additional works, and variation orders.
  • Identify measurable cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations to improve project cost efficiency.
  • Maintain proper records of quotations, costing, contracts, variations, and project costs.
  • Review Engineering BOMs for costing purposes, apply relevant prices/rates, and determine project costs and quotation prices.
  • Monitor project costs against approved budgets and quotations, identify cost variances and potential cost overruns.
  • Assist in monitoring project commercial performance, including committed costs, actual costs, forecast costs, and project profitability.
  • Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Workshop, Site, Finance, suppliers, subcontractors, and other relevant parties to obtain accurate cost and project information.
  • Perform other project costing, estimation, contract, and commercial duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in project costing, estimation, contracts, quantity surveying, or engineering/construction projects.
  • Able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and cost-analysis skills.
  • Good understanding of project costing, quotation preparation, cost control, and commercial principles.
  • Experience in steel fabrication, mechanical equipment, palm oil mills, or industrial engineering projects will be an advantage.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Meticulous, proactive, responsible, and able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate and present costing and commercial information clearly.

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Data analysis, SRE, and Project management?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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