Surveyor - Cost Management Surveyor III

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to support rail and metro infrastructure projects on site. You will apply FIDIC contract knowledge, lead cost-control efforts, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on site in Riyadh.

Required: Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, 18+ years cost management, 5+ years rail/metro, MRICS, and proficiency with Primavera P6, Power BI or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline is mandatory.
• Minimum 18 years of demonstrable cost management experience in professional practice.
• Minimum 5 years of substantive experience on rail and/or metro infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and their application.
• MRICS (Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• conducts surveys to ascertain locations of features using surveying instruments.
• operates and manages land-information computer systems and produces plots/reports.
• reviews information from survey teams on distances, directions, angles and elevations.
• analyzes data to determine boundary lines and records results of surveys.

Skills

Cost management

FIDIC knowledge

Rail/Metro experience

Surveying understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

SAP

Job description

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• Under limited supervision, normally receives little instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the earth's surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Operates and manages land-information computer systems, performs tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
• Reviews information from survey teams regarding measurement of distances, directions, angles between points and elevation of points, lines, and contours on, above, and below the earth’s surface.
• Researches legal records, looks for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyzes the data to determine the location of boundary lines.
• Records the results of surveys, verifies the accuracy of data, and prepares plots, maps, and reports.
• An experienced professional with full understanding of area of specialization.
• Works on problems of diverse scope.

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline is mandatory.
• Minimum 18 years of demonstrable cost management experience in professional practice.
• Minimum 5 years of substantive experience on rail and/or metro infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions and their application.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Power BI, SAP, or equivalent cost control systems is essential.
• MRICS (Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional qualification is required.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.