Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

Rider Levett Bucknall is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial delivery of major post-contract projects in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role requires an individual who can independently manage commercial workstreams, operate with minimal supervision, and produce high-quality outputs that align with client and project expectations. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accountability, and urgency in driving commercial activities to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned commercial workstreams, from initiation through to close-out.
• Manage multiple concurrent activities, ensuring alignment with project priorities and deadlines.
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and commercial issues, driving them to resolution.
• Manage project cost control, including budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Administer subcontractor accounts, including valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Prepare and assess variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring full contractual compliance.
• Maintain accurate commercial reporting, including cash flow and cost variance analysis.
• Ensure effective contract administration in line with contract conditions.
• Support and contribute to the final account agreement and close-out.
• Produce high-quality, accurate, and complete outputs with minimal rework.
• Deliver clear and detailed commercial reports demonstrating strong understanding and analysis.
• Engage effectively with client(s), contractors, and internal teams.
• Support the Senior Commercial Manager with strategic commercial input.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, particularly in post-contract commercial delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of commercial workstreams and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
• Experience in preparing and assessing variations, change orders, and claims.
• Proficiency in producing accurate and detailed commercial reports.

Professional Accreditation

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is preferred.
• Candidates not yet chartered must show clear progression toward achieving MRICS, with an expectation to obtain accreditation within an agreed timeframe.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to the role and be committed to delivering customer service excellence with strong commercial results. This includes a strong sense of urgency in progressing and closing out actions, the ability to work independently, and anticipating requirements ahead of deadlines.