Senior Quantity Surveyor

Surbana Jurong; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major aviation project in Jeddah. This role involves managing cost control, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with project budgets and schedules. Candidates must have substantial experience and relevant qualifications to make a positive impact on high-scale infrastructure endeavors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in a PMC or client-representative role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning and estimating during project phases.
• Lead assessments of contractor payment applications and variations.
• Support contract administration and ensure commercial compliance.

Skills

Cost control

Contract interpretation

Claims management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software (CCS, Candy)

Job description

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

The Role

As part of the Programme Management Consultancy (PMC) team for a major aviation project in Jeddah, the Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS Engineer) will be responsible for managing cost control, contract administration, and commercial management across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost planning, estimating, and value engineering during all phases of the project.

  
  

• Lead the review and assessment of contractor payment applications, variations, and claims.

  
  

• Support contract administration including procurement support, tender evaluations, and contractual correspondence.

  
  

• Ensure commercial compliance with project budgets, schedules, and reporting requirements.

  
  

Key Qualifications and Experience

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

  
  

• 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.

  
  

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.

  
  

• Experience working in a PMC or client-representative capacity is preferred.

  
  

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Solid expertise in pre- and post-contract QS activities including cost control, claims management, and contract interpretation.

  
  

• Proficiency in cost estimating tools, Microsoft Excel, and QS software such as CCS, Candy, or similar.

  
  

• Strong analytical, reporting, and negotiation skills.

  
  

How to Apply

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Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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