Senior Quantity Surveyor - Claims and EOT

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial advisory services across major infrastructure works. The role focuses on claims, EOT assessments, and contract administration on-site in a large project portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years post-contract experience, a Quantity Surveying qualification (RICS preferred), and strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts to support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
• Over 10 years of post-contract experience managing claims, reviewing payment certificates, variation orders, and claims on major infrastructure projects.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, ideally RICS accredited.
• Knowledge of international forms of contract, particularly FIDIC and CESSM3.
• Strong understanding of post-contract claims management and contractual administration.
• Capability in quantum analysis, cost assessment, and Extension of Time evaluation.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary infrastructure packages involving civil, structures, transport systems, and MEP installations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contractual entitlement, risk allocation, and interpretation of provisions under FIDIC and similar forms of contract.
• Assess, prepare, and respond to claims submissions, including detailed narratives and supporting documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive claims registers covering status, key milestones, and outcomes.
• Draft contractual correspondence, including notices, responses, and determinations.
• Identify and evaluate interface risks across civil, structural, architectural, transport systems, and MEP packages.
• Develop claims defense strategies and support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Perform forensic quantum analysis covering cost evaluation, prolongation, disruption, and associated impacts.
• Validate contractor submissions against measured works, procurement information, and subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare independent, evidence-based quantum reports suitable for formal dispute resolution.
• Undertake detailed Extension of Time assessments, including critical path analysis and delay substantiation.
• Review and challenge delay analyses while assessing concurrency, dependencies, and mitigation measures in collaboration with project planners.
• Develop clear delay assessments aligned with associated cost implications.
• Provide strategic commercial advice aimed at mitigating contractual and financial risks.
• Conduct contract audits and commercial reviews across multiple work packages.
• Support dispute avoidance initiatives and early-stage claim resolution.
• Assist with expert reports and provide commercial input to legal teams and independent experts.
• Compile and analyze project records, progress information, and technical documentation.

Skills

Claims management

FIDIC contracts

Delay analysis

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

RICS qualification preferred

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Claims and EOT Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Construction Function: Surveying Experience: Over 10 years of relevant work experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, providing commercial and contractual advisory services across major infrastructure works.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Surveying Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Advise on contractual entitlement, risk allocation, and interpretation of provisions under FIDIC and similar forms of contract.
• Assess, prepare, and respond to claims submissions, including detailed narratives and supporting documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive claims registers covering status, key milestones, and outcomes.
• Draft contractual correspondence, including notices, responses, and determinations.
• Identify and evaluate interface risks across civil, structural, architectural, transport systems, and MEP packages.
• Develop claims defense strategies and support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Perform forensic quantum analysis covering cost evaluation, prolongation, disruption, and associated impacts.
• Validate contractor submissions against measured works, procurement information, and subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare independent, evidence-based quantum reports suitable for formal dispute resolution.
• Undertake detailed Extension of Time assessments, including critical path analysis and delay substantiation.
• Review and challenge delay analyses while assessing concurrency, dependencies, and mitigation measures in collaboration with project planners.
• Develop clear delay assessments aligned with associated cost implications.
• Provide strategic commercial advice aimed at mitigating contractual and financial risks.
• Conduct contract audits and commercial reviews across multiple work packages.
• Support dispute avoidance initiatives and early-stage claim resolution.
• Assist with expert reports and provide commercial input to legal teams and independent experts.
• Compile and analyze project records, progress information, and technical documentation.

Cost and Commercial Management

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will prepare and manage cost estimates and cost plans, including revisions arising from design and scope changes. The role will establish and maintain cost control, monitoring, reporting, and periodic forecasting processes while developing cost databases and benchmark rates. Responsibilities also include assessing completed works, administering interim payment applications and certification, reviewing variation submissions, and ensuring evaluations comply with applicable contractual and commercial requirements.

Contract and Stakeholder Coordination

The position requires regular coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on contractual and commercial matters. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support negotiations and the agreement of final accounts, using project records, measured works, contractual provisions, and supporting commercial information to establish accurate outcomes.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
• Over 10 years of relevant post-contract experience managing claims, reviewing payment certificates, variation orders, and claims on major infrastructure projects.
• Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, ideally RICS accredited.
• Knowledge of international forms of contract, particularly FIDIC and CESSM3.
• Strong understanding of post-contract claims management and contractual administration.
• Capability in quantum analysis, cost assessment, and Extension of Time evaluation.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary infrastructure packages involving civil structures, architecture, transport systems, and MEP installations.

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

• MRICS membership.
• Registered or licensed professional status is preferred.
• Railway project experience is an advantage.
• GCC experience is preferred.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex infrastructure projects while working with multidisciplinary technical and commercial teams. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, professional growth, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.