Quantity Surveyor

Knight Frank is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Project & Development Services Division in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting an ongoing PMC project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a landmark development by providing expert commercial and cost management services throughout the full project lifecycle.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will play a key role in ensuring commercial integrity, cost certainty and contractual compliance from project inception through to final account. This position is suited to a proactive professional with experience across both pre‑ and post‑contract cost management within consultancy or project management environments.

• Provide professional cost management and commercial advisory services during the pre‑contract stage.
• Prepare conceptual cost plans, detailed cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Review drawings, specifications and project documentation to ensure cost accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with recognised industry standards.
• Develop procurement strategies and advise on the most appropriate procurement routes.
• Prepare tender documentation, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and pre‑qualification documentation.
• Manage the tender process, including tender clarifications, technical and commercial evaluations, and recommendation reports.
• Carry out value engineering and cost optimisation exercises throughout the design development stages.
• Review contractor submissions and assist with contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Identify commercial risks and provide mitigation strategies prior to contract award.

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with the applicable form of contract.
• Review and certify interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards.
• Manage change control procedures, including the evaluation and negotiation of variations and change orders.
• Assess contractor claims, extensions of time and commercial submissions.
• Monitor project budgets and forecast final outturn costs.
• Conduct regular commercial reviews with the client, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits to verify progress and support commercial assessments.
• Identify commercial risks and provide proactive recommendations to minimise cost exposure.
• Assist in the negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes where required.
• Prepare commercial close‑out documentation and final account settlements.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate commercial reports for senior management and clients.
• Contribute to project governance and commercial best practice across the PMC commission.
• Maintain compliance with Knight Frank policies, client procedures and industry standards.
• Support junior members of the commercial team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, professionalism and exceptional client service.

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of RICS (MRICS) or working towards chartership is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within consultancy, PMC or cost consultancy environments.
• Demonstrable experience across both pre‑contract and post‑contract commercial activities.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract, including FIDIC.
• Experience preparing BOQs, cost plans, tender documentation and procurement strategies.
• Extensive experience managing valuations, variations, claims, final accounts and cost reporting.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contract administration skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience working on major building or mixed‑use projects within the GCC is highly desirable.