Sr.engineer, Quantity Surveying - Dar - Ac

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing project costs, measurement, valuations, and commercial reporting to ensure the pipeline and reservoir contract is delivered within budget and in compliance with contractual and client requirements. The role safeguards financial efficiency by overseeing cost planning, change management, and subcontractor accounts while ensuring transparency and alignment with standards, Saudi regulations, and international best practices.

Core responsibilities include:

• Control Project Costs – Monitor, analyze, and control project expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure Contractual Compliance – Administer and validate measurements, valuations, and payment applications in accordance with the contract.
• Manage Variations & Claims – Evaluate and recommend change orders, claims, and adjustments to ensure fair and timely resolution.
• Support Procurement & Subcontract Management – Oversee subcontractor measurement, certification, and final accounts.
• Provide Commercial Insight – Deliver accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial advice to project leadership and the client.
• Promote Transparency & Integrity – Ensure all cost and valuation practices are ethical, auditable, and aligned with client and industry standards.

• 1. Cost Planning & Control – Prepare and maintain project cost plans and budgets for pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations, and associated works; monitor expenditures against approved budgets, highlight variances, and recommend corrective actions; support earned value management (EVM) by linking cost data with schedule progress.
• 2. Measurement & Valuation – Undertake detailed measurement and quantification of works in accordance with contract provisions and industry standards (CESMM, POMI, FIDIC); certify interim payment applications, variations, and final accounts for contractors and subcontractors; ensure valuations are fair, accurate, and documented.
• 3. Change & Claims Management – Assess and evaluate variations, change orders and claims to ensure contract compliance; support the Contracts Manager in the negotiation and resolution of claims and disputes; maintain a clear record of all changes and their impact on cost and time.
• 4. Procurement & Subcontract Administration – Assist in the preparation of tender documents, bills of quantities and bid evaluations for subcontract packages; review subcontractor quotations, certify payments and settle final accounts; ensure subcontract terms are consistent with main contract obligations.
• 5. Commercial Reporting – Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts and commercial dashboards for senior management and client representatives; provide early warning of cost overruns, risks or commercial issues; support project reviews and audits with transparent, traceable records; identify cost‑related risks and opportunities; support cost‑benefit analyses; incorporate risk‑adjusted forecasts in project reports.
• 6. Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with planning, contracts, procurement, construction, HSE and QA/QC teams to ensure commercial accuracy; engage client representatives on valuations, cost reporting and claim substantiations; liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain accurate accounts and timely settlements; capture lessons learned and apply best practices; support junior professionals.

• Academic – Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline;
  Master’s degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management or Project Management (preferred).
• Professional Certifications – Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, CIArb); training in FIDIC contracts administration and claims management; certification in cost control, procurement or contract law (desirable).
• Local & Regional Requirements – Registration or eligibility with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE); familiarity with Saudi procurement law and GCC commercial practices.
• Experience – 12–15+ years professional experience in quantity surveying and commercial management; at least 7–10…