Quantity Surveying Lead

Leadership in Quantity Surveying:

• Lead and direct all QS activities across multiple large-scale projects ensuring best practices in cost planning control and reporting.
• Drive commercial excellence and strategic cost management from pre-contract through post-contract stages.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of quantity surveyors and cost managers promoting technical development and consistent delivery standards.

Cost & Commercial Management:

• Develop implement and oversee cost control systems and project budget protocols.
• Lead the preparation and review of cost estimates forecasts and financial plans.
• Manage variations claims and contractual risks with a strategic commercially driven approach.

Contract Administration:

• Oversee the tendering process contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
• Manage contractor and consultant engagements to ensure compliance with budget and contract terms.
• Provide expert guidance on contractual disputes risk mitigation and claims resolution.

Value Engineering & Risk Management:

• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize design and reduce costs without compromising quality or project outcomes.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for commercial decision-making.

Stakeholder & Client Interface:

• Act as the primary cost advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent transparent reporting on cost status financial health and commercial risks across all projects.

Represent the QS function in key project and executive-level meetings.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering or a related field.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional accreditation is mandatory.

Experience:

• 20 years of progressive QS experience with a strong background in international and large-scale projects including infrastructure mixed-use developments or public-sector works.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or QS director capacity on complex programs.
• Prior work in the GCC or Middle East is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Strong working knowledge of international standard forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC).
• Proficiency in cost management software such as CostX Candy or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of procurement commercial strategy and project delivery lifecycle.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information :

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Saudi National
• Demonstrated ability to lead commercial teams on mega or giga-projects.
• Adaptable culturally aware and experienced in working in multinational environments.
• Proactive in delivering commercial value managing risk and supporting successful project outcomes.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time