Senior Quantity Surveyor Urbas Middle East

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for overall commercial and cost management of a large-scale residential development acting as the client-side commercial lead. The role includes cost planning tendering contract administration payment certification budget and cash flow control and commercial risk management from pre-contract through post-contract stages.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract & Procurement

• Prepare and manage cost plans feasibility estimates and master development budgets

• Lead and manage tendering processes including:

  • Preparation of tender documentation

  • Tender queries and clarifications

  • Tender analysis commercial comparisons and recommendations

• Support contractor and consultant selection and appointment

• Advise on contract strategies and procurement routes suitable for large residential developments

• Assist in negotiation and finalisation of contractual and commercial terms

Post-Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC-based contracts or equivalent)

• Review and certify interim payment applications

• Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets

• Manage variations claims and change control processes

• Assess and provide recommendations on contractual claims EOTs and cost impacts

• Ensure compliance with contract provisions and commercial procedures

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain project budgets and cost reports

• Develop and update cash flow forecasts

• Support revenue planning and financial reporting in coordination with finance teams

• Monitor commitments forecasts and final account projections

• Provide regular commercial reports to senior management

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

• Provide commercial advice to project design and development teams

• Liaise with contractors consultants and internal stakeholders

• Support audits and ensure proper commercial governance and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or related discipline

• Minimum 1015 years experience in quantity surveying / commercial management

• Proven experience on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments

• Strong developer-side or client-representative experience preferred

• Sound working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration

• Experience in the Middle East (preferably Saudi Arabia) is highly desirable

• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen

• Excellent cost planning budgeting and financial control skills

• High proficiency in Excel and cost management systems

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and lead commercial matters

• Structured detail-oriented and commercially pragmatic approach

• experience in Saudi Arabia is a must as well as be national or foreign with existing valid transferable iqama. Preferably Riyadh residence.