Quantity Surveyor

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to oversee post-contract commercial and financial management on luxury hotel and high-rise projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead cost control, valuation, contract administration, and risk management, coordinating with the project team, client, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires 10+ years in quantity surveying with supervision experience, fluency in Arabic and English,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in quantity surveying with supervision project experience.
• Experience on high-rise towers and luxury hotel projects.
• MRICS or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all post-contract quantity surveying duties, cost control & reporting.
• Verify interim payment applications and progress claims.
• Conduct on-site measurements and valuations.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow projections & commercial summaries.
• Manage change control and assess variations & claims.
• Prepare final accounts and close-out documentation.
• Administer contracts (FIDIC-based) and ensure notices.
• Identify and manage cost/schedule risks.
• Support dispute resolution and client recommendations.
• Maintain commercial records and variation orders.
• Collaborate with PM, Resident Engineer, client, and contractors.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Valuation & payments

Stakeholder collaboration

Arabic & English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS or equivalent preferred

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our construction supervision team. The successful candidate will be responsible for all post-contract commercial and financial management activities. This role is pivotal in ensuring cost control, managing valuations, administering contracts, and mitigating financial risk throughout the project lifecycle . The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the project management team, the client, and contractors to deliver a world-class development on time and within budget.

Core Requirements:

• 10+ years of Experaince 5 of which in supervision projects
• Experience in High-Rise (Tower) projects.
• Recent and substantial experience in the luxury hotel sector.
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Only candidates within the Kingdom will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

:Commercial & Cost Managemen

• tOversee all post-contract quantity surveying duties, including cost control, cost forecasting, and financial reporting
• .Scrutinize and verify contractors' interim payment applications and progress claims
• .Conduct on-site measurements and valuations of work completed to support payment certifications
• .Prepare detailed cost reports, commercial summaries, and cash flow projections for senior management and the client
• .Manage the change control process, evaluating and negotiating variations, claims, and compensation events in accordance with the contract
• .Prepare and conclude final accounts, ensuring accurate project close-out documentation
• .Review and interpret contract documents, bills of quantities, and project specifications to ensure compliance
• tAdminister contracts (likely FIDIC-based), ensuring procedural compliance and accurate handling of notices and claims
• .Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks to the project's cost and schedule
• .Assist in dispute resolution and prepare recommendations for client approval on contractual and financial matters
• .Prepare and submit claims for additional payments or extensions of time as required
• .Maintain comprehensive records of all commercial correspondence, site instructions, and variation orders

.Stakeholder & Team Collaboratio

• nLiaise effectively with the Project Manager, Resident Engineer, client representatives, and contractors on all commercial and contractual issues
• .Foster effective communication and collaboration among all project stakeholders to support smooth project delivery
• .Provide cost-related inputs for progress reports and attend progress and commercial meetings

.4. Qualifications & Experienc

• eEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution
• .Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, with a proven track record on large-scale construction supervision projects . Experience on luxury residential or hospitality projects is highly desirable. Good experience in high rise buildings
• .Professional Certification: Membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent is highly preferable
• .Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and contracts. Expert understanding of FIDIC contracts and standard forms of contract is essentia