MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP) – Makkah, Saudi Arabia

staffordlawrence; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 502,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Lawrence is seeking a MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor with expertise in MEP cost management to join a premier international construction consultancy in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Candidates should have 12–15+ years in cost consultancies, MRICS chartered status, and strong post-contract experience across major developments. Arabic fluency and eligibility to enter Makkah area are required.

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered status via Quantity Surveying route is mandatory.
• 12–15+ years of post-degree experience.
• Experience exclusively with construction cost consultancies.
• Strong MEP and post-contract experience.
• Associate Director or Director level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support MEP quantity surveying activities for building developments.
• Manage post-contract quantity surveying requirements.
• Apply construction cost consultancy expertise to MEP projects.
• Support cost management across commercial, hotel, mixed-use, and residential developments.
• Contribute senior-level technical and commercial expertise to project delivery.
• Work within the requirements of an international construction consultancy.

Skills

MEP cost management

Post-contract delivery

Senior-level expertise

Education

MRICS chartered status (Quantity Surveying route)

Job description

Location: Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Job Category:

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate
• Finance & Accounting

Job Overview

Stafford Lawrence is currently seeking an experienced MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) to join a premier international construction consultancy in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

This senior-level opportunity is intended for professionals with 12–15+ years of post-degree experience working exclusively with construction cost consultancies. Candidates must hold MRICS chartered status through the Quantity Surveying route and demonstrate strong MEP and post-contract experience across major building developments.

The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in construction cost consultancy, post-contract delivery, and MEP cost management. Experience at Associate Director or Director level is strongly preferred. Native or fluent Arabic proficiency is mandatory, and candidates must be eligible to enter the designated area of Makkah.

Key Responsibilities

The original job description does not provide a detailed list of individual responsibilities. Based on the specified role requirements, the position involves:

• Supporting MEP quantity surveying activities for building developments.
• Managing post-contract quantity surveying requirements.
• Applying construction cost consultancy expertise to MEP projects.
• Supporting cost management across commercial, hotel, mixed-use, and residential developments.
• Contributing senior-level technical and commercial expertise to project delivery.
• Working within the requirements of an international construction consultancy.

Requirements & Qualifications

Professional Qualification

• MRICS chartered status through the Quantity Surveying route is mandatory.
• Candidates without MRICS qualification will not meet the stated criteria.

Experience

• 12–15+ years of post-degree professional experience.
• Experience must be exclusively with construction cost consultancies.
• Strong MEP and post-contract experience.
• Associate Director or Director-level experience is strongly preferred.

Project Experience

Candidates must have a strong background in MEP for building developments, including:

• Commercial developments.
• Hotels and hospitality projects.
• Mixed-use developments.
• Residential developments.

Language Requirements

• Native or fluent Arabic.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Arabic fluently.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to enter the designated area of Makkah.
• Candidates currently working for client-aligned consultancy firms within the immediate region cannot be considered due to existing non-poaching agreements.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

45,000–50,000 SAR per month

Total Monthly Package: SAR 45,000–50,000.

This is a senior-level opportunity with a premier international construction consultancy, offering exposure to major building developments and high-level MEP cost consultancy work.

The position is suited to experienced chartered quantity surveyors with established expertise in post-contract delivery and senior commercial consultancy.

Specific additional benefits, allowances, and training arrangements have not been provided in the original job description and should be confirmed with the employer.