Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is hiring an entry‑level Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi National candidates will support rail and mobility projects through measurements, valuations and commercial documentation.

You will assist with Bills of Quantities, cost reporting and tender support while coordinating with engineering and planning teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, cost management, contract administration or infrastructure project support.
• Basic understanding of quantity surveying principles, measurement methods, cost control, contract administration and construction commercial practices.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of construction contracts, including FIDIC, EPC and Design-Build arrangements, in line with company procedures and project requirements.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, tracking and organizing contract correspondence, payment applications, certificates, variations, change orders, RFIs and contractual notices.
• Maintain contract registers, commercial logs, payment trackers, variation registers and document-control records for contractual and commercial matters.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements from engineering drawings, BIM models, specifications and project documentation.
• Support measurement work for rail systems, stations, depots, civil works, utilities, roads and related transport infrastructure elements.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules, quantity summaries, interim valuations and final account documentation.
• Contribute to project cost reports, forecasts, cash-flow projections, budget updates and commercial performance summaries.
• Monitor committed costs, anticipated final costs, budget movements and cost data needed for benchmarking and reporting.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

BIM model measurement

Bill of Quantities

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail at Parsons Corporation located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Overview

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Rail is an entry‑level transportation‑trucking‑railroad opportunity for a Saudi National candidate. The role supports rail and mobility infrastructure projects by assisting with measurements, valuations, bills of quantities, payment reviews, procurement support, cost reporting, and contractual documentation across major transportation development programmes.

Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Transportation‑Trucking‑Railroad
Function: Cost Estimating
Salary: 10,000–16,000 SAR (est.)
Gender: Any
NationalCandidate: Saudi National
Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Support administration of construction contracts, including FIDIC, EPC and Design‑Build arrangements, in line with company procedures and project requirements.
• Assist with preparing, reviewing, tracking and organizing contract correspondence, payment applications, certificates, variations, change orders, RFIs and contractual notices.
• Maintain contract registers, commercial logs, payment trackers, variation registers and document‑control records for contractual and commercial matters.
• Carry out quantity take‑offs and measurements from engineering drawings, BIM models, specifications and project documentation.
• Support measurement work for rail systems, stations, depots, civil works, utilities, roads and related transport infrastructure elements.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules, quantity summaries, interim valuations and final account documentation.
• Contribute to project cost reports, forecasts, cash‑flow projections, budget updates and commercial performance summaries.
• Monitor committed costs, anticipated final costs, budget movements and cost data needed for benchmarking and reporting.
• Help identify, record and value contract variations, scope changes and commercial adjustments.
• Support claims preparation by maintaining technical and commercial records linked to cost impacts, schedule impacts, correspondence and supporting evidence.
• Assist in preparing tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules, commercial conditions and related tender support material.
• Support tender evaluations, subcontract administration, contractor payment reviews and contractor performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, construction, procurement, finance and document control teams to collect information needed for accurate commercial reporting.
• Help ensure commercial activities comply with company procedures, contractual obligations, Saudi regulations and project quality requirements.
• Participate in commercial meetings, prepare meeting notes, track assigned actions and follow up with relevant project team members.
• Maintain organized records to support audits, payment verification, change management, claims review and commercial closeout.
• Carry out other quantity‑surveying, cost‑management and contract‑administration duties as assigned by the commercial team.

Ideal Profile

• Saudi National candidate.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 0–3years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, cost management, contract administration or infrastructure project support.
• Basic understanding of quantity surveying principles, measurement methods, cost control, contract administration and construction commercial practices.
• Strong numerical ability with good analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to read engineering drawings, specifications, quantity data and basic construction documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage several tasks, prioritise work, meet deadlines and follow project procedures.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams involving engineering, planning, construction, procurement, finance and commercial specialists.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accuracy and commitment to quality.
• Internship or project exposure in rail, metro, light rail, highways, infrastructure or mobility projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or other standard construction contract forms is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of cost estimating, quantity measurement standards, Bills of Quantities, procurement processes and subcontract administration is desirable.
• Exposure to BIM‑based quantity take‑off tools or commercial cost‑management systems would be beneficial.
• Interest in commercial reporting, cost control, change management and long‑term professional development in quantity surveying.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying
• Cost estimating
• Contract administration
• Commercial management
• Rail infrastructure
• Mobility projects
• Metro projects
• Light‑rail projects
• Civil works
• Utilities measurement
• Station works
• Depot works
• Quantity take‑offs
• Engineering drawings
• BIM model measurement
• Bill of Quantities
• Pricing schedules
• Interim valuations
• Final accounts
• Payment applications
• Variation tracking
• Change orders
• Contract correspondence
• FIDIC contracts
• EPC contracts
• Design‑Build contracts
• Cost reporting
• Cash‑flow projections
• Budget monitoring
• Tender documentation
• Tender evaluation
• Subcontract administration
• Procurement support
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Commercial reporting
• Document control
• Stakeholder coordination

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong starting point for a Saudi National candidate who wants to build a long‑term career in quantity surveying, cost estimating, contract administration and commercial management within major transportation infrastructure projects. The position provides practical exposure to rail and mobility programmes, structured project processes, multidisciplinary collaboration and real commercial documentation used on large‑scale projects.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction management and project delivery company supporting major transportation, mobility, utilities, urban development and public infrastructure programmes. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to large‑scale development by combining technical expertise, commercial management, project controls, safety leadership and practical delivery knowledge to support reliable and future‑ready infrastructure.