Quantity Surveyor - Doha, Qatar

SAUR; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUR in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation and budgeting across engineering projects. You will report to the Study-Proposal Engineer and oversee detailed cost estimates and financial control throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires about 10+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office and quantity surveying tools. Fluency in English is essential for clear reporting and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs for engineering projects, including materials, labor, and overheads.
• Conduct cost analyses and prepare budget reports to support project planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and track project expenses, ensuring adherence to budget and identifying discrepancies or variances.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of cost data and financial information.
• Review and validate contractor and supplier invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms and project specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals by providing cost estimates and financial analyses.
• Maintain and update records of project costs, changes, and adjustments.
• Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and financial improvements based on project performance and cost data.
• Ensure that all quantity surveying practices comply with organizational standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Quantity surveying software

Cost estimation software

Job description

As a pure player in water and essential services, Saur works to protect the environment in the heart of the territories it serves.

Saur has always acted to offer the same quality of service to small towns as to large cities, guided by its mission: to restore to water the value it deserves.

At a time when the challenges of the ecological transition are central to the problems faced by society worldwide, Saur is reasserting its commitments to take action, advocating and rallying all stakeholders to ensure a safer world for future generations.

Further details on our website: http://www.saur.com/

We are currently looking for a Quantity Surveyor for Doha, Qatar.

Mission

Reporting to the Study-Proposal Engineer, you will manage and oversee the cost estimation and quantity surveying activities for engineering projects.

Your role involves preparing detailed cost estimates, managing project budgets, and ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs for engineering projects, including materials, labor, and overheads.
• Conduct cost analyses and prepare budget reports to support project planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and track project expenses, ensuring adherence to budget and identifying any discrepancies or variances.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely submission of cost data and financial information.
• Review and validate contractor and supplier invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms and project specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals by providing cost estimates and financial analyses.
• Maintain and update records of project costs, changes, and adjustments.
• Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and financial improvements based on project performance and cost data.
• Ensure that all quantity surveying practices comply with organizational standards and industry regulations.

Minimum Experience

Job-Specific Skills

• Risk and Contingency Assessment: Identify potential cost risks, estimate contingencies where appropriate, and highlight financial assumptions and exclusions in project estimates.
• Variation and Change Order Assessment: Evaluate the cost impact of design changes, scope variations, additional works, and contractual amendments, and prepare supporting cost documentation.
• Tender and BOQ Preparation: Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules, and detailed cost breakdowns for tenders, quotations, and engineering proposals.
• Technical Document Review: Review drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, scope of work, and tender documents to identify project requirements and ensure accurate cost estimation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost estimation, including preparing, reviewing, and managing cost estimates and project budgets.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and financial management abilities.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying and cost estimation software, as well as the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Good understanding of quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns, supplier quotations, and budget monitoring.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to prepare clear technical and commercial reports and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

SAUR is a company committed to diversity and equal opportunities. In this way, the selection process ensures that all candidates have an equal opportunity to apply without distinction as to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law