Senior Quantity Surveyor — Cost Control & Contracts Leader

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management, contract administration, and financial control on major construction and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will prepare estimates, budgets, tender documents, and manage contractor claims, variations, and change orders, while ensuring compliance with FIDIC and local regulations.

You will collaborate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to align on financial matters, produce forecasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost engineering.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC preferred).
• Proven experience in cost planning, contract administration, and claims management.
• Proficiency in CostX, Primavera, Excel.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Professional certification (MRICS) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for construction projects
• Manage project costs, including monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments related to project costs
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on financial matters
• Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management
• Ensure adherence to local regulations, industry standards, and best practices

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Financial control

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management, contract administration, and financial control on major construction and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will prepare estimates, budgets, tender documents, and manage contractor claims, variations, and change orders, while ensuring compliance with FIDIC and local regulations.

You will collaborate with project managers, consultants, and contractors to align on financial matters, produce forecasts