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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