Senior Quantity Surveyor – Large Residential Projects

About the role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as the client‑side commercial lead for a large‑scale residential development, overseeing cost management from pre‑contract through post‑contract stages. This position reports to senior management and works closely with design, construction and finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost plans, feasibility estimates and master development budgets.
• Lead tendering processes, including documentation preparation, query handling, analysis and contractor selection.
• Administer construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), certify interim payments and monitor project costs.
• Manage variations, claims, change control and assess contractual claims and extensions of time.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cash‑flow forecasts and regular commercial reports for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks, provide advice to project teams and ensure compliance with contract provisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in quantity surveying/commercial management, preferably on large residential or mixed‑use projects.
• Strong developer‑side or client‑representative experience, with proven knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, and a valid transferable iqama.
• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) is an advantage.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contract administration.
• Experience with cost management systems.