Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS

Gleeds; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an MRICS qualified Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years of experience. The role involves delivering commercial management services, managing client relationships, and providing technical advice on construction projects. Ideal candidates should have experience within a consultancy organization and knowledge of building projects, hospitality, and education. Arabic language skills are preferred, and candidates must hold a degree in Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• Must be MRICS Chartered.
• 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying.
• 3+ years’ experience in consultancy in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver post contract commercial management services.
• Manage projects ensuring high quality deliverables.
• Engage with clients to maintain relationships.
• Advise on procurement strategies and manage tender processes.

Skills

MRICS Chartered

10+ years post graduate experience

Clear communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Arabic language skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent chartered status

Job description

Overview

Gleeds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an exciting opportunity, supporting an iconic program in Riyadh. We are seeking MRICS qualified Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management professionals, who want to develop their career in a personable and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering post contract commercial management services
• Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the Gleeds procedures
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Clients’ requirements
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
• Settling final accounts
• Providing senior technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects
• Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent
• Producing and presenting reports to Clients
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• MRICS Chartered
• 10+ years post graduate demonstrable experience in all aspects of quantity surveying
• 3+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia
• 3+ years’ experience with a consultancy organization
• Experience of building projects, hospitality and education
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of post contract commercial management
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Arabic language skills, native preferred

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS or equivalent chartered status
• Native English level written and oral skills
• Arabic desirable
• Transferable Iqama

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment. We value creative thinking and collaboration, and we welcome new perspectives and ideas. Our core values guide how we work with clients, colleagues and communities.