Senior Quantity Surveyor

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a site-based role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will lead cost estimation, budgeting, and procurement activities on a landmark development, coordinating with PMC and client teams to ensure value and timely delivery.

Experience in large-scale projects, strong cost control, and excellent negotiation skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying, PMC exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, tendering, and contract administration.
• Familiar with design reviews and cost implication analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel for cost management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for construction projects.
• Analyze project costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure budgets.
• Prepare tender documents, bills of quantities, specs, and contracts.
• Evaluate contractor bids and provide award recommendations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage procurement for value.
• Collaborate with the PMC team to meet milestones within budget and schedule.
• Provide cost insights during planning and execution.
• Assist in risk management related to project costs.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Monitor variations and claims and document resolution.
• Prepare progress reports, valuations, and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure delivery.
• Provide regular updates on cost-related matters to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Tendering

Contract administration

Design review

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Cost management tools

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh.

The project comprises the design, enabling, and main works for a large-scale destination development featuring several iconic assets, hospitality facilities, and supporting infrastructure. Delivered under a client governance framework with stringent programme, quality, safety, and sustainability requirements, the Construction Supervision Consultant (CSC) is responsible for providing independent, end-to-end supervision and management, ensuring that all works are completed, integrated, tested, commissioned, and handed over to support both successful operations and long-term legacy objectives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for construction projects.
• Analyze project costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Prepare tender documents, including bills of quantities, specifications, and contracts.
• Evaluate contractor bids and provide recommendations for award.
• Negotiate contracts and manage procurement processes to ensure value for money.
• Collaborate with the PMC team to ensure project milestones are met within budget and schedule.
• Provide cost-related insights and recommendations during project planning and execution.
• Assist in risk management and mitigation strategies related to project costs.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor variations and claims, ensuring proper documentation and resolution.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, valuations, and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure smooth communication and project delivery.
• Provide regular updates on cost-related matters to stakeholders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying, preferably with exposure to PMC roles.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimation, tendering, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with design review processes and ability to identify cost implications.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Excel, cost management tools).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Certification in RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is a plus.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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