Quantity Surveyor

Hill International, Inc.; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Estimator to join our project team supporting commercial and cost management of major infrastructure and water-sector projects in the region.

The role focuses on preparing cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, monitoring costs, handling variations and claims, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation or Cost Control.
• Experience on large-scale construction, infrastructure or water-sector projects.
• Strong experience with claims, variations and cost control.
• Experience with contractors/subcontractors and commercial documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Saudi Arabia experience is highly desirable.
• RICS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and provide regular cost reports.
• Assess and manage variations, claims and changes.
• Review contractor and subcontractor valuations and quotations.
• Support tendering, procurement and contract administration.
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and associated costs.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities for cost savings.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Variations management

English communication

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Estimator to join our project team, supporting the commercial and cost management of major infrastructure and water-sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and provide regular cost reports.
• Assess and manage variations, claims and changes.
• Review contractor and subcontractor valuations and quotations.
• Support tendering, procurement and contract administration.
• Carry out site visits to assess progress and associated costs.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities for cost savings.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and other stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation or Cost Control.
• Experience on large-scale construction, infrastructure or water-sector projects.
• Strong experience with claims, variations and cost control.
• Experience with contractors/subcontractors and commercial documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Saudi Arabia experience is highly desirable.
• RICS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.