Senior Quantity Surveyor: Buildings & Infrastructure Lead

Parsons; Asir Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead quantity surveying across Architecture, Civil, Structural, and MEP construction projects, delivering accurate cost control for buildings and infrastructure portfolio.

The role requires a strong background in cost estimation, contract administration, and value engineering, with experience in multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge of FIDIC contracts. On-site leadership and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years post‑graduate experience in Quantity Surveying on buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in managing medium and large‑scale infrastructure or building projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and payment certifications to support project delivery within budget and schedule.
• Conduct detailed material quantity take-offs from design and shop drawings for all disciplines.
• Maintain and periodically update the schedule of quantities and unit prices to ensure budget adequacy and cost control.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and quantity assessments for proposed variations and additional works.
• Lead negotiations with contractors regarding change orders.
• Review and validate contractor’s monthly progress invoices and final accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform site inspections to verify completed work against contract specifications and drawings.
• Assume Resident Construction Engineer duties when required, ensuring technical compliance and quality assurance.
• Provide expert advice on cost engineering, value engineering opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement of cost management practices.
• Coordinate with project controls and planning teams to ensure alignment between cost and schedule performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations, codes, and international standards.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead quantity surveying across Architecture, Civil, Structural, and MEP construction projects, delivering accurate cost control for buildings and infrastructure portfolio.

The role requires a strong background in cost estimation, contract administration, and value engineering, with experience in multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge of FIDIC contracts. On-site leadership and regulatory compliance are essential.