Principal Quantity Surveyor

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead quantity surveying across Architecture, Civil, Structural and MEP projects. You will oversee cost estimation, budgeting, and contractual compliance for buildings and infrastructure, with responsibility for take-offs, cost reporting, and value engineering.

You will manage detailed cost estimates, negotiate change orders, review invoices, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 10 years of post-graduate Quantity Surveying experience in buildings/infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in cost estimation, budget control, and contract compliance (FIDIC or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead quantity surveying activities across Architecture/Civil/Structural/MEP projects.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from design/shop drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates and variation assessments; manage change orders.
• Review contractor invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate cost data with project controls and schedules; provide cost engineering advice.

Skills

Cost analysis

Quantity take-offs

Cost engineering

Negotiation

FIDIC contracts

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Quantity Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will get to l ead and oversee all quantity surveying activities related to Architecture / Civil / Structural / MEP construction projects, with a well-rounded background in the construction of buildings including residential, educational, medical, and industrial facilities as well as infrastructure works such as roads, bridges, and underground utility supply systems ensuring accurate cost estimation, contract compliance, and financial control.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for managing quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and payment certifications to support project delivery within budget and schedule.
• Conduct detailed material quantity take-offs from design and shop drawings for all disciplines.
• Maintain and periodically update the schedule of quantities and unit prices to ensure budget adequacy and cost control.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and quantity assessments for proposed variations and additional works.
• Lead negotiations with contractors regarding change orders.
• Review and validate contractor's monthly progress invoices and final accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform site inspections to verify completed work against contract specifications and drawings.
• Assume Resident Construction Engineer duties when required, ensuring technical compliance and quality assurance.
• Provide expert advice on cost engineering, value engineering opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement of cost management practices.
• Coordinate with project controls and planning teams to ensure alignment between cost and schedule performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations, codes, and international standards. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying, with a strong focus on buildings and infrastructure construction projects.
• Proven track record in managing medium and large-scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment and interfacing with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Knowledge of FIDIC or other standard forms of contract is a must.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., RICS, AIQS) is preferred.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.