Senior Quantity Surveyor – Large‑Scale Residential Development

About the role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will act as the client‑side commercial lead for a large‑scale residential development in Riyadh, overseeing all cost‑related activities from pre‑contract planning through post‑contract administration.

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 FIDIC‑based construction contracts, certify interim payments and monitor project costs against approved budgets.
• Manage variations, claims, change control and provide recommendations on contractual claims and extensions of time.
• Maintain project budgets, cash‑flow forecasts and regular commercial reporting to senior management.
• Identify commercial risks, advise design and development teams and ensure compliance with contract provisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• 10‑15 years of quantity surveying/commercial management experience, preferably on large residential or mixed‑use projects.
• Strong developer‑side or client‑representative background, with experience in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional membership such as RICS is an advantage.

Required skills

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