Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Post Contract - PMC)

riderlevettbucknall; AlUla; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall KSA seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support a major project in the post-contract phase. The role is site-based, covering contract administration, cost control, change management, claims assessment and final accounts, working closely with the Client and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of post-qualification experience in cost management and QS, with significant post-contract exposure on hospitality, mixed-use or

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' post qualification experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying.
• Significant post-contract experience on major construction projects (hospitality, mixed-use, entertainment or large-scale developments).
• Experience managing commercial matters under FIDIC contracts.
• Experience operating in Client, PMC, Cost Consultancy or Project Management environments.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial & contract management during project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with commercial strategies, procedures and contract requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial & contractual advice to Client and project team.
• Develop and enhance commercial processes where required.
• Support procurement, tender evaluations, contract awards and appointments.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractual compliance.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, records and stakeholder advice.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, forecasts and cash flow.
• Review payment applications, valuations and financial reports.
• Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems.
• Assess and negotiate variations, change orders and compensation events.
• Review contractor claims, EOT submissions and entitlement assessments.
• Support dispute avoidance, resolution strategies and negotiations.
• Lead the preparation, negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Resolve outstanding commercial matters and support handover and close-out.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Change management

Risks & opportunities

Final accounts

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Autonomous working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Location: Al Ula

RLB KSA is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of a major project during the post-contract phase.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will site based and play a key role in managing the project's commercial and contractual performance throughout construction, providing expertise in contract administration, cost control, change management, claims assessment, risk management, commercial reporting, and final accounts. Working closely with the Client and project stakeholders, the role requires proactive management of commercial activities to ensure successful project delivery while protecting the Client’s commercial interests and maintaining compliance with contractual and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commercial & Contract Management

   1. Support commercial and contractual performance during project delivery.

   2. Ensure compliance with commercial strategies, procedures, and contract requirements.

   3. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

   4. Provide commercial and contractual advice to the Client and project team.

   5. Develop and enhance commercial processes where required.

2. Procurement & Contract Administration

   1. Support procurement, tender evaluations, contract awards, and consultant/contractor appointments.

   2. Administer contracts (including FIDIC and bespoke client-direct) and monitor contractual compliance.

   3. Manage contractual correspondence, notices, records, and stakeholder advice.

3. Cost Management and Financial Management

   1. Monitor budgets, expenditure, commitments, forecasts, and cash flow.

   2. Review payment applications, valuations, and financial reports.

   3. Analyse cost variances and implement corrective actions.

   4. Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems.

4. Change, Claims & Dispute Management

   1. Assess and negotiate variations, change orders, and compensation events.

   2. Review contractor claims, EOT submissions, and entitlement assessments.

   3. Support dispute avoidance, resolution strategies, and commercial negotiations.

5. Final Accounts & Project Close-Out

   1. Lead the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts.

   2. Resolve outstanding commercial matters and support project handover and financial close-out.

6. Stakeholder Management

   1. Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

   2. Attend commercial, risk and project meetings, providing clear and concise commercial advice.

   3. Support the delivery of high-quality client service and successful project outcomes.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be KSA and hospitality project experienced and demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to the role. They will need to be able to work as part of a wider PMC team based on site and be capable of working on their own initiative and making informed decisions across a wide range of commercial matters. The role will require a focus on delivering customer service excellence with commercial results.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' post qualification experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying.
• Significant post-contract experience on major construction, hospitality, mixed-use, entertainment or large-scale development projects.
• Proven experience in cost management, contract administration, change management, claims management and final account settlement.
• Experience managing commercial and contractual matters under FIDIC contracts.
• Experience operating within Client, PMC, Cost Consultancy or Project Management environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Effective prioritisation skills with the ability to respond to changing project demands
• High attention to detail, ensuring thorough, accurate, and quality-driven work
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables and outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously, applying sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Proactive approach in identifying potential challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Ability to take full responsibility for workstreams from initiation through to completion.
• Consistently delivers comprehensive, well-structured, and detailed outputs.
• Demonstrates a responsive and engaged approach, with a strong sense of urgency in delivery.

Desirable

• MRICS, MCIOB, MCIArb/CIArb, CCM, CPCM, or equivalent professional accreditation.

Company Overview:

With 200 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.