Quantity Surveyor

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to prepare budgetary estimates and manage contracts for various large-scale projects. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering and have at least 7 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Saudi Arabia. Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and excellent communication skills in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years working experience in pre & post construction quantity surveying services.
• At least 5 years of experience in KSA.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other forms of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Quantity Surveying documents including budget estimates.
• Liaise with Project Directors and attend Tender procedures.
• Prepare award of contracts and check contract documents.
• Provide assistance to Project Manager on contractual issues.
• Evaluate variations and handle contractual correspondences.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contractual Issues

Cost Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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, check 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 to 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 advise 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.

Essential Requirements

• Possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in pre & post construction quantity surveying services all with at least 5 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.