Confidential
Senior QS Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior QS Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering high-impact construction and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a professional who excels in cost management, contract administration, and project financial control, and who can contribute strategically across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for construction projects • Manage project costs, including monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities • Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments related to project costs • Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions • Liaise with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on financial matters • Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management • Ensure adherence to local regulations, industry standards, and best practices Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field • Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost engineering • Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC preferred) • Proven experience in cost planning, contract administration, and claims management • Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., CostX, Primavera, Excel) • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills • Professional certification (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 8–12 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost engineering
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC preferred)
- Proven experience in cost planning, contract administration, and claims management
- Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., CostX, Primavera, Excel)
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Professional certification (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for construction projects
- Manage project costs, including monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Evaluate contractor claims, variations, and change orders
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments related to project costs
- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
- Liaise with project managers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment on financial matters
- Prepare regular financial reports and forecasts for senior management
- Ensure adherence to local regulations, industry standards, and best practices
Skills
- CostX
- Primavera
- Excel
- construction contracts
- FIDIC
- cost planning
- contract administration
- claims management
- analytical skills
- negotiation
- communication
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