Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Cost & Contracts on Major Projects

HanmiGlobal MENA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, estimation, procurement support, and contract administration across major construction and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders, ensuring proper commercial governance, cost control, and timely reporting while managing claims, variations, and payments under international forms such as FIDIC/NEC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with relevant experience.
• Strong cost management, contract administration, and negotiations.
• Familiarity with international standard forms (FIDIC, NEC).
• Proficiency in QS software such as MS Excel, CostX, CATO or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimation, and budget management from project inception to completion.
• Prepare tender documents, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and other commercial documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including subcontractor evaluations, cost assessments, and negotiations.
• Monitor and control project costs, track variations, and implement value-for-money strategies.
• Administer contracts, handle claims, variations, and commercial correspondence.
• Assess and certify interim and final payments for contractors and suppliers.
• Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting for internal teams and clients.
• Ensure timely submission of commercial, financial, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure proper commercial governance.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Forecasting

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management

Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Law

Tools

MS Excel

CostX

CATO

Job description

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, estimation, procurement support, and contract administration across major construction and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

You will collaborate with project managers and stakeholders, ensuring proper commercial governance, cost control, and timely reporting while managing claims, variations, and payments under international forms such as FIDIC/NEC.