Quantity Surveyor

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for their office in Riyadh. The role involves managing costs on major civil engineering projects while collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in project management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and qualifications in construction management. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. The firm emphasizes a multinational environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Over 07 years of experience in project management, particularly in mega construction projects.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Formal qualifications to RICS, IQS, ICES, or CIOB.

Responsibilities

• Control cost implications of changes and site instructions.
• Certify interim payments and value Change Orders.
• Monitor and update project costs, advising on potential overruns.
• Review Contractor Payment applications and correspondences.

Skills

Cost management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of local building codes

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This opportunity lies within our Infrastructure Division and requires specific expertise in working on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, particularly those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all cost-related matters, ensuring timely and efficient handling of the payment certificate, change and potential cost overruns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main descriptions of the job position:

• Control of cost implication of change order, site instructions, measurements etc.
• Certify interim payments, value any Change Orders or adjustments of provisional quantities,
• Monitor and update the costs of the Project and advise the Project Manager and Commercial Manager of potential cost overruns.
• Monitor Remeasurement.
• Review Contractors Payment applications.
• Review correspondence.
• Coordinates with other packages (where they exist) and disciplines.
• Assess and report cost implications of value engineering proposals.
• Monitor the estimate of Final Account.
• Function as point of contact between the Quantity Surveying Department and the Contract Administrator.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Quantity Surveying discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Formal qualifications/affiliations to RICS, IQS, ICES, or CIOB.
• Applicable Experience: over 07 years in project management, particularly in mega construction projects.
• Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
• Understanding of local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.

Additional requirements:

• Transferable Iqama in case of non-Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership.

ABOUT US

We are an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while its people develop on both a professional and personal level.

Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of its people. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service and innovation.

Since its foundation in 1957, the company has grown steadily and is now a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 4,300 people working in over 130 countries.