Quantity Surveyor

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Neom; On-site; SAR 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to support the NEOM water infrastructure project through close-out. You will manage measurement, valuation, payments, variations and final accounts, coordinating with the project team and contractors on site.

The role requires strong discipline in cost control, contractual administration and reporting, plus experience with progress and final account preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Cost Management on infrastructure projects.
• Strong measurement, valuation, payment certification, variations and final accounts knowledge.
• Experience with standard contracts and commercial documentation, including BOQ and change control.

Responsibilities

• Review, measure, and verify completed works for interim and final valuations.
• Assess contractor payment applications and prepare recommendations per contract.
• Maintain records of quantities, costs, variations and commercial correspondence.
• Support final accounts with contractors/subcontractors and negotiate where required.
• Evaluate variations and scope changes, and assist with claims and disputes.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cost reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams for timely close out.
• Support handover with complete commercial deliverables.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Measurement & valuation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Excel

Project controls software

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at NEOM and provide commercial and contractual support on a major water infrastructure project during its close out phase.

About the Opportunity

Support the commercial management and successful close out of a major water infrastructure project at NEOM. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Team, and Contractors, you will be responsible for the measurement, valuation, payment assessment, variation management, claims support, and final account settlement of completed works. This site-based role plays a key part in ensuring the project is commercially reconciled, contractually compliant, and successfully transitioned through handover and close out.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, measure, and verify completed works for interim and final valuations.
• Assess contractor payment applications and prepare recommendations in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, costs, variations, and commercial correspondence.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts with contractors and subcontractors.
• Review and evaluate variations, compensation events, and scope changes.
• Assist with the assessment and resolution of claims, commercial disputes, and contractual matters.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare and support monthly commercial reports, forecasts, and cost reconciliations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, project controls, and client teams to ensure timely commercial close out.
• Support project handover activities by ensuring all commercial obligations and contractual deliverables are completed.

Here's what you'll need

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Cost Management within infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering, or construction projects.
• Technical: Strong understanding of measurement, valuation, payment certification, variations, final accounts, claims assessment, cost reporting, and contract administration.
• Contractual: Working knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts and commercial documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and change control processes.
• Digital: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and quantity surveying/commercial management software. Experience with project management and document control systems is advantageous.
• Project & Commercial: Cost control, budget monitoring, forecasting, final account preparation, risk awareness, stakeholder coordination, and commercial close out activities.
• Behavioral: Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication skills, problem solving, and the ability to work effectively within a site-based project environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred: Experience working on water, utilities, or major infrastructure projects within the Middle East.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

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