Senior Quantity Surveyor

KBR Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure programme in Riyadh. The role involves coordinating with PMCs, managing executive commercial reporting, and supporting pre/post contract activities to prevent schedule slippage and cost overruns.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantity surveying, 15+ years post-graduation experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantity surveying.
• 15+ years post-graduation experience.
• MRICS, CIOB or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience with major civil & infrastructure projects including urban developments, high-rise buildings, roads, bridges, utilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and cost estimating software.
• Experience with international contracting mechanisms including FIDIC and NEC.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of standard cost and commercial reporting formats for PMCs.
• Monitor construction progress by measuring installed quantities against planned quantities.
• Coordinate with PMCs to compile and validate analytical commercial data.
• Provide analytical data for executive risk reporting.
• Develop Project Cost Reports and Cashflows and integrate data across platforms.
• Review procurement guidelines for BoQ and tender documents.
• Prepare consolidated cost reports and monthly cashflow submissions to client.
• Prepare and develop cost benchmark reports for various indices and market analyses.
• Develop cost benchmarking templates and cost plan formats for PMCs.
• Participate in change control process and programme baselines updates.
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly project progress meetings.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal communication

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantity surveying

MRICS or CIOB (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Cost estimating software

Job description

## Senior Quantity SurveyorApply: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R2130735**Title:**Senior Quantity SurveyorSenior Quantity Surveyor### ### LOCATION Riyadh, Saudi Arabia **project description**The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide PMO services, enterprise – level governance, assurance, integration and performance oversight across all projects and programs. **THE ROLE** Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager – Lead, the Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for coordinating with PMCs for management of executive commercial reporting, control, recommending the most appropriate commercial strategy, pre and post contract management, provision of accurate status reports that allow timely decisions to be made to prevent schedule slippage and cost overruns, and production of close out reports for each project. ## MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES· Assist with the development and implementation of standard cost and commercial reporting formats for use by the PMCs.· Work with PCMs to monitor construction progress by measuring and evaluating installed quantities against planned quantities.· Coordinates with PMCs to compile and validate analytical commercial data.· Provide analytical date for executive risk reporting.· Assist with develop of Project Cost Report (PCR), Commercial Executive Report and Cashflows within Unifier and integrate with other platforms for consistency of data.· Review of existing procurement guidelines for BoQ and tender documents for development of standards for the PMCs.· Assist with the preparation of consolidated cost reports consistent with the agreed reporting requirements.· Assist to collate annual programme wide budgets and prepare monthly cashflow reports for submission to the client for review and approval.· Assist with preparation and development of cost benchmark reports for Tender Price Index, Professional Fees Benchmark, Construction Cost Benchmark for above ground Assets and Infrastructure, efficiency benchmarks including GFA/ BUA, Floor/ Ceilings, KSA Key Input Market Price Analysis (monthly), and KSA Market Insight (quarterly).· Prepare cost benchmarking templates, elemental cost plan format and required information to the PMCs.· Participate in the development and implementation of programme change controlprocedure(s).· Assist with the preparation of project Cash Flow Reports,· Prepare project cost reports, including trend analysis and change reporting.· Review cost risks and opportunities.· Reporting seamlessly between Cost Break Down Structure and Work Brown Structure linking Cost and Schedule including Earned Value.· Prepare updates for changes on the Programme baseline budget supporting the Business Plan exercise.· Support the weekly, monthly, and quarterly project progress meetings. ### ### EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE### · Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quantity surveying### · Minimum 15 years post-graduation experience· Certified as MRICS, CIOB, or equivalent is an advantage· Sound knowledge of commercial aspects of major civil & infrastructure projects including urban developments, high-rise buildings, roads, bridges, and utilities· Experienced user of MS Office and cost estimating software· Experience in international contracting mechanisms including FIDIC and NEC· Fluency in English language both written and spoken### ### COMPETENCIES · Leadership· Strong interpersonal and communication skills· Commercial awareness· Strong client focus· Planning & organising skills· Accepts responsibilityHSE Awaren