Senior Quantity Surveyor

About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

Jacobs is dedicated to addressing global challenges in urban development, environmental resilience, and operational advancement. The company focuses on transforming concepts into tangible solutions that contribute to a smarter and more connected world.

The Role of Senior Quantity Surveyor

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide contractual leadership for a major program in Neom or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing cost control, remeasurements, payment certifications, and variations, while also overseeing contract administration to ensure successful project delivery and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the financial and contractual aspects of multiple work packages.
• Participate in, record, and prepare minutes for progress meetings.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the work packages.
• Finalize monthly payment certificates for multiple package contractors with QS assistance.
• Ensure all cost and quantity records are streamlined and maintained by Quantity Surveyors.
• Advise Site Resident Engineers (SRE) and Resident Engineers (RE) on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate unit rates for new work items with QS assistance.
• Establish methods for recording details and monitor day works recording and processing.
• Advise on contractor resource allocation and utilization.
• Prepare monthly financial and cost reports.
• Review and audit contractor payments and valuations.
• Verify measurements and completed works.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure records.
• Coordinate team activities and commercial processes.
• Prepare and finalize project Final Accounts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered status is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience, including 5+ years on infrastructure projects and 3+ years in the Middle East.
• Strong expertise in estimating, measurement, and remeasurement.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, commercial documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to lead Quantity Surveying teams.
• Proficiency in QS software and digital tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Neom or Riyadh, within the All SA Regions. Employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full-time basis as required by the nature of the role.