Quantity Surveyor – Client-Side Commercial Support

About the role

Amentum UK and International is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide client-side commercial and cost management support on a major construction project in Saudi Arabia. Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager, the post holder oversees contractor commercial performance, assesses payment applications, manages change and variation processes, supports cost forecasting and gives clear commercial advice.

Key responsibilities

• Review contractor payment applications, verify completed works against the contract and prepare payment assessments and commercial recommendations
• Maintain accurate commercial records and report on costs, commitments, liabilities and expenditure against approved budgets
• Assess notified changes, variations and compensation events, evaluate contractor quotations and prepare independent estimates
• Keep change registers and reflect approved changes in project forecasts and contract values
• Track actual and forecast expenditure, analyse cost trends and provide regular commercial reports to project leadership
• Support commercial assurance, governance and audit activities
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones and compliance, and advise on the commercial implications of project decisions
• Build working relationships with contractor commercial teams and present complex commercial matters clearly

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial management on construction, infrastructure, engineering or major capital projects
• Experience administering construction contracts under FIDIC, NEC4 or other recognised international forms
• Fluent Arabic and English, able to work with Saudi contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Desirable: NEC4 ECC experience (Option A), RICS/CIOB membership or working towards it, and experience in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East or international major projects

Required skills

• Strong understanding of payment mechanisms, change management, cost control and forecasting
• Ability to assess contractor submissions and give robust commercial recommendations
• Analytical, negotiation and reporting skills, plus stakeholder management and communication