Senior Quantity Surveyor

WSP in the Middle East; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual management on major infrastructure projects in Qatar. You will oversee payments, variations, and final accounts while driving claims management and risk mitigation with MRICS accreditation.

You will draft formal notices and correspondence, review tenders and contracts, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and legal teams to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS/CE/Construction Management or related discipline.
• 20+ years in quantity surveying, contract administration and commercial management.
• Extensive claims management on major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, rail, utilities).
• MRICS is mandatory and MMUP/UPDA registration is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all QS, commercial, and contractual aspects of infra projects.
• Review, evaluate, and process payment apps, variations, change orders, and final accounts.
• Lead claims related to EOT, disruption, delay, and additional costs.
• Draft and manage contract correspondence with contractors and clients.
• Provide advice on contract interpretation and compliance with regulations.
• Analyze project records to substantiate entitlement and quantum for claims.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecast expenditures.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution on claims and contractual matters.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and contracts.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, planners, and legal teams on commercial issues.
• Prepare commercial reports, claim assessments, and management presentations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Claims management

Budget monitoring

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

MMUP/UPDA Registration

Tools

FIDIC Contracts

Job description

Job Description

• Administer and manage all quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Review, evaluate, and process contractors' payment applications, variations, change orders, and final accounts.
• Lead the preparation, assessment, negotiation, and settlement of claims related to extensions of time (EOT), disruption, delay, and additional costs.
• Draft, review, and manage contractual correspondence, including formal notices, letters, claims, responses, and commercial communications with contractors and clients.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and ensure compliance with contract conditions, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Analyze project records and supporting documentation to substantiate entitlement and quantum for claims.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecast expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential commercial and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution processes related to claims and contractual matters.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and legal teams to address commercial and contractual issues.
• Prepare detailed commercial reports, claim assessments, and management presentations.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, company procedures, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Extensive claims management experience on major infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, bridges, utilities, rail, and transportation projects.
• Strong contractual letter writing and correspondence experience, including preparation of notices, claim submissions, rebuttals, and commercial communications.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is mandatory.
• Valid MMUP/UPDA Registration is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of FIDIC Contracts.

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