Quantity Surveyor

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with 8+ years of experience in pre and post construction QS services, including large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on cost estimation, tender processes, contract administration, variations, and final accounts.

Strong knowledge of FIDIC and English communication is essential. Candidates should have a degree in QS or Engineering and preferably RICS membership, with extensive exposure to projects across commercial,

Qualifications

• Degree in QS or Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years in pre & post construction quantity surveying services, with at least 6 in KSA.
• RICS membership preferred.
• Very good knowledge of FIDIC and other contract forms.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various QS documents including budget estimates, BOQ for all disciplines and cost estimates.
• Liaise with Project Directors, attend Tender procedures and prepare Tender Reports.
• Prepare award of contracts, check documents and make contractor valuation recommendations.
• Assist Project Manager on contractual issues and evaluate variations.
• Attend progress meetings and provide cost projections for works in progress.
• Prepare final accounts and assist in contracts administration duties.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Job description

• Prepare various Quantity Surveying documents including budgetary estimates from sketch drawings, Bill of Quantities for all disciplines and Costs Estimates.
• Experienced in large scale projects such as commercial and residential complexes, roads, highways and infrastructures, airports, hospitals, sports clubs and stadiums, housing projects, towers/high rise buildings, industrial buildings, etc.
• Liaise with Project Directors and attend Tender procedures and prepare Tender Reports.
• Prepare award of contracts, checks contract documents as well as make recommendations of contractor’s valuations.
• Provide assistance to Project Manager on contractual issues.
• Evaluate variations and handle contractual correspondences.
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates Client with projection of costs as required.
• Prepare evaluations/ cost projections of the assignment to meet requirements of works in progress
• Liaise with contractors to advice on requirements of contract.
• Inspect site for collation of information for monthly statement which includes but not limited to recommendation on interim payments, statement of claims from contractor, anticipated claims from contractor and assessment of costs of works and expected final cost.
• Prepare variation orders through site visits to record information on claims/variations.
• Perform cost analysis and draw up reports on changes to works and contractor’s claims.
• Assist the Project Manager to prepare and approve contractor’s final accounts.
• Finalize the Final Account of projects.
• Assist in any contracts administration duties related to QS.
• Possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in pre & post construction quantity surveying services all with at least 6 years in KSA.
• RICS member is preferred.
• Very good knowledge and experience in FIDIC and other applicable forms of contracts.
• Excellent communication skill in English both oral and written.