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Position Summary

The Lead Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for providing commercial, quantity surveying and cost management support across the engineering, procurement and module fabrication phases of the project.

Based within the EPC Contractor's engineering office in Yokohama, the role will support the management of project costs, contractor performance, variations, change management, payment assessments, budgets and commercial reporting. The position will work closely with the Contracts Manager, Project Controls Team, Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication stakeholders to ensure robust commercial governance and effective management of project financial exposure. This role is also requires expertise in quantity surveying principles, contract administration, valuation of work performed, change management, forecasting and commercial risk management across complex, multi-location project environments.

The Lead Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in supporting informed commercial decision-making and ensuring that project costs, commitments and contractual entitlements are accurately managed and reported throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quantity surveying, cost control, and commercial management activities.
• Measure, value, and verify project progress, contractor claims, and payments.
• Manage change orders, variations, and commercial assessments.
• Support cost forecasting, EAC/ETC, and financial performance analysis.
• Monitor contractor, supplier, and module fabrication commercial performance.
• Assess claims, commercial risks, and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to provide commercial guidance.

Key Deliverables

• Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management Plan
• Cost, Commitment & Commercial Performance Reports
• Change & Variation Registers
• Payment Certification & Valuation Reports
• Cost Forecasting & Analysis Reports
• Contractor Performance Reviews
• Commercial Risk & Claims Assessment Reports
• Executive Dashboards & Monthly Commercial Reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15 years’ quantity surveying/commercial experience on major EPC projects, including 5+ years in a senior role.
• Experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or major energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, change control, and cost management.

Additional Technical Skills

• Quantity Surveying & Cost Control
• Commercial & Contract Management
• Change, Variation & Claims Management
• Cost Forecasting & Commercial Risk Analysis
• Advanced Excel and Commercial Reporting Tools
• SAP, EcoSys, Prism, Power BI, and Project Controls Systems (preferred)
• LNG, Modular EPC, and Fabrication Yard experience (preferred)
• Japanese language skills (advantageous)

Preferred Profile

• Experience with large LNG/modular EPC projects and fabrication programs.
• Strong capability in progress measurement, payment certification, commercial negotiations, and claims assessment.
• Familiarity with integrated project controls and digital reporting solutions.

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