Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ashbrittle Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Riyadh is seeking an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide comprehensive cost management services for various global projects. This role requires strong experience in cost control and the ability to prepare Bills of Quantities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields and RICS membership is preferred. A competitive tax-free salary and an expat package are offered for this long-term opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive expat package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cost Control, Cost Management, and Cost Planning.
• Proven ability in preparing and managing Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Demonstrated experience in producing robust cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cost control across construction projects.
• Prepare and manage detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Produce accurate and timely cost reports and financial updates.
• Lead and support cost planning to ensure value-for-money solutions.

Skills

Cost Control

Cost Management

Cost Planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

RICS membership or equivalent

Job description

A respected international consultancy is seeking an accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing team in Riyadh. Operating across global construction, infrastructure, engineering, and industrial markets, the organisation delivers high-quality cost and commercial management services on complex, high-value projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on major programmes while contributing to value-driven solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive cost management services throughout the full project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust cost control and best‑practice commercial processes are maintained across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective cost control, ensuring budgets are monitored and updated throughout project delivery
• Prepare and manage detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
• Produce accurate and timely cost reports and financial updates
• Lead and support cost planning, ensuring value‑for‑money solutions align with project objectives
• Contribute to commercial strategy and contract administration
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong experience in Cost Control, Cost Management, and Cost Planning
• Proven ability in preparing and managing BOQs
• Demonstrated experience in producing robust cost reportingExcellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse project teams
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• RICS membership or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable
• Previous experience within civil / building construction preferred
• Prior exposure to international projects will be considered an advantage

This is a long‑term opportunity, offering a competitive tax‑free salary along with a comprehensive expat package. RB1571