Quantity Surveyor

Proger s.p.a.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for its Riyadh branch. The role involves managing cost aspects, quantity surveying, and supporting senior management in budget estimates. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in civil or architecture engineering and over 7 years experience in large projects. Fluency in English is mandatory, and familiarity with the Saudi market is preferred. The role offers a unique opportunity in a pioneering engineering environment.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an internationally recognized university.
• Over 7 years of experience in commercial roles with large projects.
• Experience in cost management and quantity surveying on large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects related to cost management and quantity surveying.
• Prepare tender documents and participate in evaluation teams.
• Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress and manage contract variations.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Communication

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or architecture engineering

Job description

Proger is a global reality that brings together the best of Italian management, engineering and security expertise. A unique partner for public and private clients, able to guarantee the sustainability, development and execution of large‑scale multidisciplinary projects.

With more than 70 years' experience, the company is now the leading independent engineering firm in Italy and is firmly established in the world rankings of international companies in the sector, compiled by Engineering News Record.

In Italy, it is responsible for the safety checks of over 7,000 works on the motorway network and is involved in the design of many of the country's largest infrastructure projects. On a national and international level, it is a key player in major urban, social and health development projects and plays a leading role in the energy transition, building renewable energy power plants, hydrogen plants and electrical and thermal energy storage systems.

Proger is present in Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East with hundreds of professionals who work with sensitivity to the territory and the social fabric to face new and increasingly global challenges with the utmost respect for the local context.

Proger's selection process ensures equal opportunities for all candidates and the transparency and homogeneity of the assessment criteria. Proger is committed to attracting and recruiting people with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and to pursuing gender equality in selection and recruitment.

Position

Proger is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join its Branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, the role holds the responsibility to manage all aspects related to cost management, quantity surveying and related reporting such as material prices, labor costs and other expenses and to support the senior management team in estimating program budgets and all matters related to commercial functions for the delivery of the project in accordance with client expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractual Expertise: Interpret obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities of all parties while providing commercial advice and drafting correspondence.
• Enhance the processes and work proactively on the preparation of budget estimate, measurement and costing analysis, tendering procedures, program purchasing targeting, preparation of contract documents.
• Procurement & Tendering: Enhance procurement processes, prepare tender documents, and participate in evaluation teams to recommend contract awards.
• Cost Management: Manage all project costs from initial estimates to final figures, ensuring budgets are adhered to and reporting systems are maintained. Prepare the Project Cost Estimate and review the cost analysis.
• Financial Forecasting: Prepare and monitor project cash flow forecasts, estimations and cost control systems for both internal and client purposes. Monitor all commercial information in relation to project including labor, material and sub‑contractor cost forecasting thus ensuring budgets adhered to.
• Risk & Reporting: Identify and resolve financial/contractual risks through detailed analysis, project reports, and financial close‑out documentation.
• Documentation & Deadlines: Write contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and activity schedules to meet predetermined deadlines. Forecast trends, anticipate potential problems and difficulties meeting milestones or budget.
• Valuations & Variations: Carry out monthly valuations of work in progress, including the negotiation of contract variations and dispute resolution. Prepare, manage and process formal documents from third‑party Entities (Art Management Consultants, General Contractors, etc.), certification of monthly valuations and final accounts or payments. Monitor and control expenditure on contracts.
• Supply Chain Management: Manage commercial vetting, engage with the supply chain, and analyze quotations in liaison with the Contracts Manager. Assists the Contracts Manager in the day‑to‑day management and delivery of projects in all related duties.
• Leadership & Supervision: Delegate tasks to Quantity Surveyor staff, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress through KPIs.
• Compliance & Coordination: Ensure adherence to Quality and Safety Management Systems while coordinating with engineers and stakeholders through site visits and meetings.

Key Competencies And Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in civil or architecture engineering field or an equivalent from an internationally recognized university.
• Over 7 years of experience in commercial roles with large projects (work experience in KSA and the private sector is preferred).
• Experience in cost management and quantity surveying on large‑scale developments (working within a consultant / PMO organization on governmental projects is a plus).
• Professional accreditation from the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• Adequate knowledge in implementation supervision, software and design.
• Strong knowledge of inventory, invoicing pricing, commercial awareness and excellent knowledge of construction methods, construction and implementation, and knowledge of materials.
• Strong organizational, communication, teamwork and multitasking skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Arabic is desirable.

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