Quantity Surveyor- Duqm Factory Project

gu-recruitment; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a factory construction project in Duqm, Oman. You will manage all commercial aspects, including take-offs, cost control, BOQ, valuations, and contract administration to ensure on-budget delivery.

You will collaborate with PM, engineering, procurement and construction teams, handling variation orders, invoicing, and financial forecasting with attention to contractual compliance. Fluency in English is required; Chinese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in industrial/factory/heavy civil projects.
• Experience in Oman or GCC preferred.
• Proficient in cost control and contract administration.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts desirable.
• Strong English, Chinese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantities from drawings and specs.
• Develop and maintain BOQ.
• Monitor costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly valuations and commercial reports.
• Review subcontractor invoices and progress claims.
• Evaluate quotations and support procurement.
• Manage variations and contractual claims.
• Maintain cost control systems and forecasting.

Skills

Quantity Take-Off

Cost Estimation

Contract Administration

Claims & Variations

Commercial Reporting

Procurement Support

Negotiation & Communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying

Civil Engineering / Construction Management related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial management software

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team for a factory construction project in Duqm, Oman. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all commercial and cost-related aspects of the project, including quantity take-offs, cost control, subcontract administration, progress valuations, and contract management. The role requires close coordination with the project management, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure the project is delivered within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly valuations, payment applications, and commercial reports.
• Review and certify subcontractor invoices and progress claims.
• Evaluate quotations and support procurement activities.
• Manage variation orders, change requests, and contractual claims.
• Maintain project cost control systems and forecasting reports.
• Track productivity and material consumption against budget.
• Assist the Project Manager with commercial and contractual matters.
• Administer subcontract agreements and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Participate in negotiations with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support project planning by providing financial analysis and cost forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial, factory, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience in Oman or GCC countries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Chinese is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Factory and industrial plant construction projects.
• Concrete foundations and equipment foundations.
• Structural steel works.
• Industrial buildings and warehouses.
• EPC and fast-track construction projects.

Skills

• Quantity Take-Off & Measurement
• Cost Estimation & Budget Control
• Contract Administration
• Claims & Variations Management
• Commercial Reporting
• Procurement Support
• Negotiation & Communication
• Advanced Excel & Cost Analysis