Senior Quantity Surveyor

Candidzone L.L.C.; Doha; On-site; QAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidzone L.L.C. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor & Contract Claims Specialist for a temporary infrastructure project in Qatar.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of construction-related quantity surveying, contract administration, claims management, and commercial leadership, with strong FIDIC and Qatar GCC knowledge. Responsibilities include managing QS activities for complex infra projects, preparing monthly valuations, assessing contractor claims, issuing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 15 years of construction-related quantity surveying and planning experience.
• Strong contract management for complex infra projects.
• Experience with monthly valuations, contractor claims, and variations.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and international contracts.
• Knowledge of Qatar General Conditions of Contract.
• Arbitration experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage QS, commercial, and contractual activities for complex infra projects.
• Prepare and review monthly construction valuations.
• Assess and substantiate contractor claims.
• Prepare Site Instructions, Variation Orders, and contractual claims.
• Review documents for compliance with FIDIC and QGCC.
• Advise on contract clauses and EOT evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide commercial and contractual guidance for project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and contractual reports.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

English proficiency

Contract administration

Claims management

Valuations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Candidzone is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor & Contract Claims Specialist for a temporary infrastructure project in Qatar. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in construction-related quantity surveying, contract administration, claims management, and commercial management, with strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and Qatar General Conditions of Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual activities for complex infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review monthly construction project valuations.
• Assess, evaluate, and substantiate contractor claims.
• Prepare and submit Site Instructions (SI), Variation Orders (VO), and contractual claims.
• Review contractual documents and ensure compliance with FIDIC and other international forms of contract.
• Interpret and advise on contract clauses and the Qatar General Conditions of Contract.
• Evaluate variations, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, and other commercial issues.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and commercial claims.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project management teams.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to support project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare contractual and commercial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline from a recognized university, subject to Engineer approval.
• 15 years of construction-related quantity surveying and planning experience.
• Demonstrable experience in contract management for complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in monthly valuations, contractor claims, and variation assessments.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting SI, VO, and claims.
• Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and other international forms of contract.
• Strong understanding of Qatar General Conditions of Contract.
• Experience in resolving commercial issues, contractual claims, variations, and EOT evaluations.
• Arbitration process experience is desirable.
• Membership in an accredited professional institution is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English, including technical report writing.
• Strong computer skills and documentation capabilities.