Lead Commercial Engineer - Construction | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj - Human Capital Management; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Commercial Engineer (Senior Quantity Surveyor) to oversee post-contract activities on major infrastructure projects. This role involves managing client invoices, variations, cost tracking, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial roles.
• Proven expertise in managing variations, claims, and contractual correspondences.
• Strong knowledge of post-contract commercial processes and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end quantity surveying process from cost estimation to final accounts.
• Reviewing and analyzing revised drawings to identify variation orders.
• Preparing and managing subcontract agreements and commercial documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Documentation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Cost Assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK – APC qualified

Tools

MS Excel

Quantity Surveying software

Cost Estimation tools

Job description

Utilize your skills and become part of the dynamic real estate division of a leading group of companies in Saudi Arabia .

As a Lead Commercial Engineer (Senior Quantity Surveyor), you will oversee post-contract commercial and quantity surveying activities on major infrastructure projects. You’ll manage client invoices, variation orders, BOQs, cost tracking, and subcontract agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

The position involves :

• Managing the end-to-end quantity surveying process from cost estimation to final accounts.
• Reviewing and analyzing revised drawings, instructions, and site changes to identify variation orders.
• Assisting in the preparation of claims and supporting documentation for contractual entitlements.
• Negotiating variations and cost adjustments with the Engineer or Client Representative.
• Preparing, issuing, and managing subcontract agreements and commercial documents.
• Coordinating with procurement for material quantity take-offs and purchase requirements.
• Supporting tender submissions with site visits and BOQ preparation.
• Maintaining organized and updated records of correspondence, contracts, and commercial reports.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (Project Managers, Planning Engineers, Technical Teams, Procurement).
• Liaising with external parties such as PMC and clients to address commercial issues.
• Providing timely commercial reports and input as required by the direct manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons) in Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial roles within infrastructure or construction projects.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK – APC qualified.
• Proven expertise in managing variations, claims, and contractual correspondences.
• Strong knowledge of post-contract commercial processes and construction contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage commercial risk and provide detailed cost assessments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in cost estimation tools, MS Excel, and quantity surveying software.