Senior Quantity Surveyor

confidential; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years of experience in building and infrastructure projects, particularly in the Middle East. This role involves providing critical cost estimates and advice, preparing tender documents, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and a strong grasp of FIDIC and JCT standards. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence project success and financial outcomes, while working in a collaborative environment that values innovative problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in quantity surveying, especially in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, JCT, and CESMM standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable cost estimates and advice to project managers.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and advise on contract prices.
• Monitor project costs and prepare monthly cash-flow forecasts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Estimation

FIDIC Knowledge

Tender Document Preparation

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Use appropriate valuation techniques and cost databases to provide reliable cost estimates and advice to Project managers and business leaders regarding contractor contractual deliverables.
2. Provide reliable preliminary cost advice and cost estimates towards the project at the tender stage, involving technical and/or economic investigations that reflect the financial implications of any various design alternatives.
3. Prepare the Bill of quantities for project tender and advise project managers on the appropriateness of the quantity of items used and the subsequent costs during the tender process.
4. Provide input towards drafting contract documents and advise on fair contract prices for tenders.
5. Advise on cost and contractual arrangements and partake in financial contract evaluation and administration throughout a project.
6. Assist in assessing tenders and advise on the type of contract or special clauses in it.
7. Work in close liaison with Project Managers to monitor the progress of contractors and other suppliers to ensure compliance with and safeguard the Company’s interests.
8. Ensure that the financial provisions of the contract are properly interpreted and applied.
9. Oversee and assess work (value and monitor work-in-progress), complete and recommend payment in collaboration with Project managers and business leaders.
10. Determine the contract deliverables valuation to ensure a fair assessment and assist in equitable settlement of the cost of the project in accordance with the contract conditions.
11. Monitor project costs regularly by matching the actual against contracted amounts.
12. Prepare monthly cash-flow forecasts and exercise cost control.
13. Raise any issues that require consideration to the Team Lead/ Engineering Advisor / Expert for advice on actions/ recommendations.
14. Perform other tasks/ duties as required.

Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying/relevant subject with qualification obtained from a recognized university; preferably from North America, West Europe, and Australia.
2. A minimum of 20 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field; working in a multidisciplinary Organization preferably in the Middle East in Building, Infrastructure, Highways, and Drainage projects.
3. Knowledge of FIDIC, JCT and CESMM.
4. Proficient in Tender Documents compilation, preparation of Bills of Quality, interim claim evaluation, and final account is compulsory.
5. Innovative approach to problem-solving and solution development.
6. Ability to deliver and support changes and work in a team.
7. Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and staff at all levels within the organization.
8. In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, policies, and procedures.