Managing Quantity Surveyor

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to maximize project margins and drive effective cost management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and contract administration, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring financial control across projects. Key responsibilities include handling valuations, negotiating contracts, and preparing reports while supporting health and safety initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, including time in the GCC region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with 5 years in a relevant role.
• Experience in GCC countries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress.
• Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
• Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
• Provide advice on commercial and contractual matters.
• Prepare and negotiate project final accounts.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations.
• Ensure adherence to business commercial processes.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports.
• Support implementation of HSE initiatives.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

ERP knowledge (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Professional Qualification (e.g., CIOB, RICS)

Job description

Job Summary

The Managing Quantity Surveyor maximizes the project margin and adds value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. The role drives best value from suppliers and subcontractors.

Job Responsibilities 1

• To carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including forecasting of final costs and sales.
• Prepare and monitor project cashflow forecasts.
• Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
• Provide advice to project staff on commercial and contractual matters including reviewing and drafting of correspondence.
• Prepare submit and negotiate project final accounts.
• Commercial vetting of sub contractor tenders and contracts.
• Certification of subcontractor monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure that business commercial processes are adhered to at project level.
• Assist in preparation and adherence to project purchasing targeting and costing budgets.
• Manage and produce accurate formal reports in accordance with business timetable.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of cost planning, estimating, and budget management to ensure financial control throughout project lifecycles.
• Proficiency in contract administration, including the ability to draft, review, and manage contracts and handle disputes.
• Strong project management capabilities to oversee project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills for conducting cost analysis, preparing detailed reports, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Effective leadership to manage teams, and superior communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus.

Competencies

• Agility
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Contract Administration L3
• Payments - Subcontracts and Main Contracts L3
• Subcontract Agreement L3
• Variations and claims L3
• Subcontracting L3
• Build High-Performing Teams
• Provide Direction

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Professional Qualification in Chartered membership of a professional organization such as CIOB or RICS.