Senior Quantity Surveyor

Havelock One; Askar; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Havelock One invites an experienced Joinery Quantity Surveyor to oversee all commercial activities of joinery manufacturing projects, delivering detailed financial reporting and cost-effective project execution across a multinational setting.

You will manage VO/PO processes, prepare CTC reports, monitor budgets, negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, and support tendering and project management with robust cost control and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in joinery or fit-out contracting.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong GCC market knowledge and regional suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Office and cost reporting tools.
• Experience with cost-to-complete, VO/PO, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial aspects of joinery projects and VO/PO management.
• Prepare CTC reports and cost analyses against BOQ items.
• Manage procurement budgets and track supplier quotations and inventory.
• Negotiate contracts and payment certificates with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Forecast cash flow and monitor project financial performance.
• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders in a multinational environment.

Skills

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Joinery Quantity Surveyor is responsible for overseeingall commercial aspects of joinery manufacturing projects, providing detailedfinancial reporting, and coordinating with various internal and externalstakeholders to ensure cost-effective project execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Financial Management: Oversee all commercialaspects of joinery manufacturing projects. This includes managing the project'sVariation Order (VO) tracker, securing VO approvals, and monitoring PurchaseOrder (PO) details.
• Cost Analysis and Reporting: Prepare and presentCost-to-Complete (CTC) reports for each project, conduct detailed cost analysisagainst each BOQ item, comparing estimated cost, actual cost, and setting outplanned costs.
• Procurement and Inventory Management: Manage procurementbudget, prepare budget comparisons against estimated budget, and supplierquotations. Track project inventory, review inventory levels, and advise storeto take necessary action.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Relationship Management: Verifyand validate subcontractor quotations, manage subcontractors and suppliers'payment certifications, and negotiate contracts with suppliers andsubcontractors.
• Invoice and Payment Management: Prepare monthly paymentapplications, tax invoices for clients, and review invoicing percentage forprojects.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare cash flow forecasts for allprojects for the next quarter, including billing forecast, collection forecast,and balance payable amount for issued PO/WO.
• Contractual Compliance: Ensure all activities comply withthe commercial framework and project contractual requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with projectteams, co-workers, suppliers, and clients across a multinational environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implementimprovements in processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Risk Management: Understand and manage commercial risks toprotect the company's interests.
• Tender Support: Provide support to the Tendering &Estimation Department in preparing the tendering packages for projects.
• Project Management Support: Support the project managerwith cost monitoring and controlling, assist with collecting and processingadditional orders from suppliers for active projects.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of all commercialdeliverables and reports.
• Professional Development: Maintain up-to-date knowledge ofindustry trends and GCC market conditions.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years' experienceina similar role within the joinery or fit-out contracting sectors, preferably onlarge scale projects.
• Educational Background: A degree in Quantity Surveying,Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of thejoinery industry, material procurement processes, and cost management.
• Regional Expertise: Familiarity with the GCC market,regional material suppliers, and local contracting environment.
• Contract Analysis Skills: Proven experience in subcontractanalysis, final account settlements, and contract negotiation.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in using MS Office tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills to effectively liaise with project teams, suppliers, andclients.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse costvariances, contractor quotations, and financial data.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in preparingdetailed reports, invoices, and financial forecasts.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favourableterms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Problem Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolvepotential issues before they become problems.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multipleconcurrent tasks, meet challenging deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Teamwork Skills: Ability to work well within a team,providing support and guidance when necessary.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing businessneeds and project requirements.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of commercialrisks and how to manage them.
• Budget Management: Proven experience in managingprocurement budgets, preparing cost-to-complete reports, and performing budgetcomparisons.
• Project Management Skills: Familiarity with projectmanagement principles and practices.
• Innovation and Creativity: Ability to suggest improvementsin processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Ethics and Integrity: High ethical standards andprofessional integrity.
• Professional Certifications: Possession of professionalQuantity Surveying certifications would be an added advantage.