Senior Quantity Surveyor

CARE; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee technical development and provide expertise on large projects. The successful candidate will manage cost estimations and collaborate with technical teams while ensuring compliance with international and local standards. Candidates should have extensive experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with industry software. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence project outcomes in the dynamic construction market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of relevant experience with 3 years in the Middle East.
• Experience preparing quantities and cost estimates for major organizations.
• Excellent command of English; some Arabic considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Lead Quantity Surveyor and coordinate project tasks.
• Prepare bills of quantities and cost estimates during project phases.
• Support and guide quantity surveying team to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Team collaboration

Cost estimation

Quantity surveying

Communication

Knowledge of standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

REVIT

Civil 3D

BIM

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

The priorities of this role include:

• Reporting to the Lead Quantity Surveyor for the technical development and performance of assigned projects;
• Undertaking take-offs of quantities, proposing procurement methods, preparing bills of quantities and cost estimates during various project stages (concept, schematic, preliminary, detailed);
• Supporting and guiding the quantity surveying team, ensuring accuracy appropriate to each development stage;
• Coordinating with other technical disciplines to ensure timely and scope-compliant quantity take-offs and cost estimates;
• Assisting in preparing internal and external presentations to develop the QS work stream for FAEC;
• Verifying client instructions for technical compliance and reporting to the Lead Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager;
• Ensuring client staff requirements are met regarding technical and contractual aspects, and facilitating swift closure of issues;
• Overseeing accurate recording of time inputs by quantity surveying staff;
• Monitoring performance of quantity surveying packages and advising on necessary actions;
• Performing other duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead Quantity Surveyor.

Key Requirements and Characteristics

The role requires:

• Strong team collaboration skills;
• Extensive experience in quantity surveying and cost estimation for large projects across various disciplines, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East;
• Proficiency with REVIT, Civil 3D, BIM, and industry-standard software, with the ability to teach and verify others;
• Knowledge of international and Saudi standards, including the Royal Commission General Engineering Manual, and familiarity with American, BS, and EU codes;
• Proven track record as a Senior Quantity Surveyor across multiple project stages and disciplines;
• Excellent communication skills in English, with some Arabic language skills considered an advantage.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

The minimum requirements are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; a Master's Degree is preferred;
• At least 13 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in the Middle East and 2 years preparing quantities and cost estimates for organizations like the Royal Commission, SABIC, or ARAMCO;
• Extensive experience with REVIT, Civil 3D, BIM, and quantity take-offs;
• Experience with quality systems compliant with industry standards.