Senior QS Engg - Client Side

Project: Dhofar Beach Resort LLC – Five Star Resort Development

Employment Type: Full-time

The Quantity Surveyor (QS) will be responsible for managing all contractual, commercial, and cost-related aspects of the Dhofar Beach Resort project. This role ensures financial efficiency, compliance with contractual obligations, and effective coordination between contractors, consultants, and internal departments.

• Conduct pre- and post-tender surveys.
• Prepare tender documents, including bills of quantities.
• Evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, issue purchase orders, and manage contracts.
• Engage in value engineering exercises to optimize project cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare final accounts, reconcile actual costs against budgets, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Contractual & Commercial Management
• Monitor and ensure timely submission of contractual correspondence, claims, measurements, and valuations.
• Attend contractual and commercial meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare commercial reports for inclusion in monthly progress reports.
• Claims Management
• Review and prepare detailed reports on extension of time claims and prolongation costs.
• Ensure sufficient notices are raised to facilitate successful negotiations on time-related claims.
• Coordinate with project teams for timely site measurements.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress applications for payment.
• Follow up with clients for payment certificates.
• Certify subcontractor payment bills in line with Principles of Measurement International (POMI).
• Identify queries/discrepancies in tender documents.
• Escalate issues to reporting authority for onward transmission to client/consultant.
• Communicate findings to Sales & Marketing when relevant.
• Variations & Additional Works
• Analyze variation scope from project teams.
• Prepare cost breakdowns with substantiations for client approval.
• Evaluate and finalize subcontractor variations in line with contracts and specifications.
• Coordination & Support
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, negotiate prices, and prepare LOIs/subcontract agreements.
• Coordinate with accounts department to prepare billing reports.
• Assist the Contracts Department in all aspects of project delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of QS experience in large-scale construction or hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in tendering, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong command of English (Arabic proficiency is an advantage).
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.