Job Overview
alfanar Building Systems is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Quantity Surveying Engineer (QS Engineer) to support construction projects through quantity take-offs, cost estimation, measurement verification, billing, and commercial documentation. This opportunity is suitable for Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering graduates with relevant experience in construction quantity surveying and cost management.
The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, site engineers, planning teams, procurement, cost control, and finance departments to ensure accurate quantity measurements, reliable cost estimates, and timely payment documentation. The role also involves supporting tender preparation, contract administration, variation assessments, and subcontractor payment evaluations.
Candidates searching for Quantity Surveyor jobs in Saudi Arabia, QS Engineer vacancies in the UAE, or construction cost estimation jobs in the Gulf can review the requirements below.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quantity Take-Off and Measurement
- Perform accurate quantity take-offs using engineering drawings, project specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Review construction drawings and technical documents to calculate material quantities and work requirements.
- Measure completed construction activities for interim payment applications, subcontractor assessments, and commercial reporting.
- Maintain accurate measurement sheets, quantity records, and supporting documentation for audit and verification purposes.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings, BOQs, specifications, and actual site conditions.
- Coordinate with site teams to verify executed quantities and resolve measurement-related issues.
2. Tendering, Cost Estimation, and Contract Support
- Assist in preparing tender submissions, cost estimates, pricing schedules, and commercial comparisons.
- Analyze BOQs, drawings, specifications, and tender documents to identify scope gaps and potential commercial risks.
- Support the evaluation of material quantities, construction costs, and project pricing requirements.
- Review contractual documents and measurement requirements to support effective commercial administration.
- Assist in assessing variations, change orders, and claims based on measured quantities and contractual documentation.
- Coordinate with procurement and project teams to obtain relevant pricing information and cost inputs.
3. Billing and Payment Certification
- Prepare and review interim payment applications, billing documents, and quantity certification records.
- Verify completed work quantities against approved drawings, BOQs, and site progress reports.
- Support the evaluation and certification of subcontractor payment applications.
- Coordinate with planning, site management, cost control, and finance teams to confirm work progress and payment status.
- Maintain organized billing records and supporting documents for commercial review.
- Assist in reviewing variation orders and claims to ensure accurate quantity calculations and documentation.
4. General Responsibilities
- Complete assigned tasks in line with project schedules, operational objectives, and company procedures.
- Prepare periodic reports highlighting quantity measurements, cost information, billing status, and discrepancies.
- Use project resources efficiently and support cost-effective construction delivery.
- Identify measurement, estimation, and commercial issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Escalate complex technical or contractual issues to the relevant management team.
- Support improvements in quantity surveying procedures, reporting systems, and documentation workflows.
- Follow applicable quality standards, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures relevant to construction activities.
- Maintain professional knowledge of construction measurement methods, estimation techniques, and industry practices.
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
Professional Experience
- Approximately 4-6 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, construction cost estimation, or commercial project support.
- Experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation and analysis, billing, and payment documentation is beneficial.
- Familiarity with construction drawings, technical specifications, tender documents, and contract administration is important.
Required Skills
- Quantity surveying and quantity take-off.
- Construction cost estimation and cost control.
- Engineering drawing interpretation.
- BOQ preparation, analysis, and verification.
- Tendering and commercial documentation.
- Billing and payment certification.
- Procurement coordination.
- Variation measurement and claims support.
- Construction engineering knowledge.
- Reporting, record keeping, and documentation.
- Problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Communication and coordination with project stakeholders.
About alfanar Building Systems
alfanar is a Saudi-based company with operations in engineering, electrical products, construction, and related industrial sectors. Its Building Systems business operates within the building and construction solutions sector.
Job Details
- Job Title: Quantity Surveying Engineer (QS Engineer)
- Company: alfanar Building Systems
- Job Location: Saudi Arabia (confirm the location in the official vacancy)
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- Experience: Approximately 4-6 years of relevant experience
- Job Category: Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, and Cost Estimation
- Key Skills: Quantity Take-Off, BOQ, Cost Estimation, Billing, Procurement, and Commercial Documentation