Manager Quantity Surveyor

Confidential; Muscat; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 26,915; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Muscat is seeking an Omani Manager Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and commercial management functions within real estate development.

The role involves ensuring that all phases—from planning through construction—are delivered within budget, employing best practices in cost planning, procurement, and governance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying and over 12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in cost and commercial management.
• At least 7 years in a managerial role.
• Strong command of FIDIC and Omani standard contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, contract, and commercial management functions.
• Prepare and monitor detailed cost plans.
• Oversee prequalification, tendering, and evaluation processes.
• Manage post-contract activities including progress valuations and claims.
• Produce periodic commercial reports for steering committees.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Cost management software

BIM-integrated cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field

MSc or MRICS

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Our client in the real estate development side is looking to hire an Omani Manager Quantity Surveyor for their company. The Quantity Surveying Manager will lead all cost, contract, and commercial management functions. The role ensures that all development phases—from master planning and design through construction and handover—are delivered within approved budgets, applying best practice in cost planning, procurement, value engineering, and contract administration. This position will act as the key commercial guardian of the project, working closely with Development, Design, and Project Delivery teams to maintain financial discipline, drive cost efficiency, and ensure transparent governance across consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Cost Planning & Budget Control

• Prepare, update, and monitor detailed cost plans for masterplans, infrastructure, and vertical developments.
• Lead cost benchmarking and feasibility studies during concept and schematic design stages.
• Ensure alignment between development budgets, cost estimates, and business cases.
• Identify and manage cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Procurement & Contract Strategy

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project phasing and market conditions.
• Oversee prequalification, tendering, evaluation, and award processes in coordination with Procurement and Legal.
• Draft and review contract documentation (FIDIC, measurable, design-and-build, lump sum, etc.).
• Negotiate commercial terms to ensure fair risk allocation and value for money.

Contract Administration & Commercial Management

• Manage all post-contract activities, including progress valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting of project cashflows.
• Lead change control processes and maintain a real-time record of commitments and liabilities.
• Provide commercial support to resolve disputes and ensure contractual compliance.

Governance, Reporting & Systems

• Establish standard QS and commercial templates, processes, and reporting dashboards.
• Support implementation of a centralized cost management system (linked to Workfront or equivalent project control tools).
• Produce periodic commercial reports for internal steering committees and the board.
• Ensure all financial decisions are traceable and compliant with company governance frameworks.

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Economics, or a related field; MSc or MRICS preferred.

12–15 years of experience in cost and commercial management, with at least 7 years in a managerial role within a developer, PMC, or large-scale mixed-use/tourism project.

Strong command of FIDIC and Omani standard contract forms.

Proven experience across infrastructure, buildings, and master-planned developments.

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills.

Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel; exposure to BIM-integrated cost control tools is advantageous.