Senior Quantity Surveyor
About the Role
Our team is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong construction industry experience to take ownership of project commercial and cost management activities.
The role will involve managing project budgets, evaluating costs, supporting contract administration, and working with internal and external stakeholders to minimize financial risk and maximize cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead quantity surveying and commercial management activities throughout the project lifecycle
Develop project estimates, budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contractual requirements
Evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids and support commercial negotiations
Monitor actual project costs against budgets and identify potential overruns
Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and commercial dashboards
Manage variations, claims, valuations, and other commercial submissions
Assess the financial impact of design or scope changes and recommend cost-effective alternatives
Conduct regular site visits to verify work progress, quantities, and project costs
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
Maintain comprehensive documentation for contracts, costs, variations, and claims
Identify commercial risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
Provide commercial input into project planning and decision-making
Monitor construction market conditions and changes in material and labor costs
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
10+ years of quantity surveying experience in the construction sector
Experience managing commercial aspects of large-scale construction projects
Saudi/GCC construction experience is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost management, estimation, and project controls
Hands-on experience with variations, claims, valuations, and subcontractor negotiations
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant quantity surveying/commercial tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under project deadlines
Experience with precast/pre-stressed concrete projects will be considered an advantage
Core Competencies
Commercial Management | Quantity Surveying | Cost Planning | Contract Administration | Claims & Variations | Cost Forecasting | BOQ | Procurement | Subcontractor Management | Project Controls