Senior QS Manager

KEO International Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Jeddah seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor Manager. The role involves leading quantity surveying activities, establishing project cost plans, and managing procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and 20+ years of proven experience on major developments, including strong contract administration and cost management expertise. Join and contribute to significant projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience on major developments.
• Mandatory PMC experience on large-scale or complex developments.
• Experience in managing commercial aspects of mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities.
• Establish and maintain project cost plans and budgets.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage procurement strategies and contract awards.
• Administer contracts, including variations and claims.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the client.
• Coordinate with design and project management teams.
• Lead, mentor, and manage QS and commercial team members.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor Manager to join our client in Jeddah.

This position is responsible for implementing cost controls and financial control procedures as outlined in the construction contracts. Other responsibilities will include measure and assess the client’s variations to the construction works and contractor’s claims for changes, evaluate contractor’s monthly interim payment applications and identify areas of concern and assess their potential impact upon the project budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities under the PMC scope of services.
• Establish and maintain project cost plans, budgets, and cash flows for infrastructure and vertical development packages.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, and reporting to ensure alignment with approved budgets and client objectives.
• Manage procurement strategies, tender evaluations, contract awards, and commercial negotiations in coordination with the PMC team.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims, change management, and final accounts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to the client and project leadership, supporting informed decision‑making.
• Coordinate closely with design, project management, and construction teams to manage cost impacts arising from design development and programme changes.
• Support client reporting, commercial reviews, and governance processes.
• Lead, mentor, and manage QS and commercial team members across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 20+ years of professional experience, with a strong track record on major developments.
• Mandatory PMC experience, preferably on large-scale or complex developments.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial aspects of mixed-use developments, including both infrastructure and vertical works.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost management, and commercial best practices.
• Proven leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.