Senior QS Engineer

Confidential; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 300.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior QS Engineer to oversee cost control, budgeting, and tender preparation on large construction and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes financial discipline and strategic cost management across the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate with project managers, consultants, and contractors, evaluate claims and variations, conduct feasibility and risk assessments, and ensure strict contract administration and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant quantity surveying or cost engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, FIDIC preferred.
• Proven cost planning, contract administration, and claims management experience.
• Proficiency with CostX, Primavera, and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• MRICS certification is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for construction projects.
• Monitor project costs, expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-related risk assessments.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and contractors on financial matters.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior management.
• Ensure adherence to local regulations and industry standards.

Conocimientos

Cost planning

Contract administration

Claims management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

MRICS (advantage)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

MRICS Certification (advantage)

Herramientas

CostX

Primavera

Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior QS Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering high-impact construction and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a professional who excels in cost management, contract administration, and project financial control, and who can contribute strategically across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for construction projects
• Manage project costs, including monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments related to project costs
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on financial matters
• Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management
• Ensure adherence to local regulations, industry standards, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost engineering
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC preferred)
• Proven experience in cost planning, contract administration, and claims management
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., CostX, Primavera, Excel)
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Professional certification (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage