Senior Quantity Surveyor

KEO International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Athletic sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KEO is seeking a senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on large infrastructure projects in the Gulf region.

You will prepare interim payment applications, final accounts and BOQ measurements, review progress, control cash flow and coordinate with design teams to deliver cost‑effective solutions. Fluent English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• 3–5 years GCC experience, preferably in consultancy.
• Experience with roads, highways, bridges, tunnels.
• Proven experience with FIDIC contracts and Saudi authorities (e.g., MOT, Aramco).
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review interim payment apps, final accounts, and BOQ measurements.
• Assist in cost control, cash flow forecasting, and budget tracking.
• Evaluate variations and changes with Contracts Manager.
• Conduct site visits to verify progress and update cost reports.
• Ensure all cost records and reporting are maintained.
• Coordinate with design and supervision teams for cost-effective solutions.
• Support value engineering and cost-benefit analyses.
• Assist in tender documents, cost estimates, and procurement evaluations.
• Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with FIDIC conditions.
• Liaise with contractors and clients to resolve commercial matters.
• Manage multiple packages under tight timelines.
• Support project controls for cost performance and risk identification.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

BOQ preparation

FIDIC contracts

Cost control

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cost management software

BOQ software

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 60 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 recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in‑house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Prepare and review interim payment applications, final accounts, and BOQ measurements based on site progress.
• Assist in cost control, cash flow forecasting, and budget tracking throughout construction phases.
• Evaluate and certify variations, claims, and change orders in coordination with the Contracts Manager.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify actual progress and update cost reports accordingly.
• Ensure all project financial records, cost data, and reporting are accurately maintained.
• Coordinate with design and supervision teams to ensure cost‑effective construction solutions.
• Provide input into value engineering exercises and cost‑benefit analysis to optimize project costs.
• Assist in preparation of tender documents, cost estimates, and procurement evaluations when required.
• Interpret contract clauses and ensure compliance with FIDIC or similar contract conditions.
• Liaise with contractors and clients to resolve commercial and contractual matters efficiently.
• Manage multiple packages or contracts under tight project timelines while maintaining accuracy and control.
• Support project controls functions including monitoring cost performance and identifying potential risks or deviations.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years of experience of quantity surveying, preferably in the Gulf Region across mixed use projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• At least 3–5 years of GCC experience, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels construction and cost management.
• Proven experience working with FIDIC contracts and Saudi government authorities (e.g., MOT, Aramco, Royal Commission).
• Strong proficiency in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and cost management software.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage.