Senior Quantity Surveyor: Cost & Commercial Lead

Aecom2; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM in Jeddah seeks a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years in cost management, estimation and tendering for O&M projects. The role requires a strong background in cost planning, contract administration and commercial operations, with MRICS/RICS preferred.

You will review BOQs, prepare budgets and tender documents, monitor expenditure, and coordinate across engineering, procurement and project management teams to ensure cost and commercial targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or tendering.
• Experience in cost control, cost planning, BOQ, tendering, and contract administration.
• Experience in O&M projects including cost estimation and maintenance contracts.
• MRICS/RICS accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, and estimation activities across projects.
• Prepare and review BOQs, cost estimates, budgets, tender documents, and commercial submissions.
• Develop cost plans, monitor project expenditure, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage tendering activities, including pricing, bid evaluation, and commercial submissions.
• Review contracts, variations, claims, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Conduct cost analysis, financial forecasting, and budget monitoring to support project delivery.
• Support O&M projects through cost estimation, tender preparation, pricing, and commercial management of maintenance contracts.
• Review technical and commercial information, verify accuracy of project data, and prepare detailed cost reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams to ensure cost and commercial requirements are met.
• Handle complex commercial and cost-related problems and provide recommendations.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Commercial management

Estimation

Tendering

Contract administration

Cost control

Analytical skills

Negotiation

O&M project experience

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MRICS/RICS preferred

Job description

AECOM in Jeddah seeks a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor with 10+ years in cost management, estimation and tendering for O&M projects. The role requires a strong background in cost planning, contract administration and commercial operations, with MRICS/RICS preferred.

You will review BOQs, prepare budgets and tender documents, monitor expenditure, and coordinate across engineering, procurement and project management teams to ensure cost and commercial targets are met.