Senior Civil QS - Cost Control & Contracts Leader (Riyadh)

Becarabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transportation allowances

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BEC Arabia in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer within the Quantity Surveying Department. You will lead cost estimation, tender preparation, and contract administration for major civil works, ensuring project costs stay aligned with budgets and schedules.

The role requires 8+ years of QS/cost management experience, SCE registration, and proficiency in P6, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and CostX/Candy. Based in Riyadh, you’ll support mega projects aligned with Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in quantity surveying or cost management for large civil projects.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and cost estimation software Candy or CostX.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, SBC, and construction regulations.
• Experience in contract administration, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and tenders for civil projects.
• Manage contract administration, negotiations, variations, and claims.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and contractors for cost control.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarks and historical data.
• Monitor progress and provide regular financial reports highlighting risks.
• Ensure compliance with SBC, client requirements and best practices.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Advisor on risk management related to cost and contracts.
• Collaborate with finance for forecasting and cash flow.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and support procurement evaluations.

Skills

Primavera P6

AutoCAD Civil 3D

FIDIC contracts

Saudi Building Code SBC

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Financial reporting

Value engineering

Risk management

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Candy

CostX

Job description

BEC Arabia in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer within the Quantity Surveying Department. You will lead cost estimation, tender preparation, and contract administration for major civil works, ensuring project costs stay aligned with budgets and schedules.

The role requires 8+ years of QS/cost management experience, SCE registration, and proficiency in P6, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and CostX/Candy. Based in Riyadh, you’ll support mega projects aligned with Vision 2030.