Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

AECOM is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires extensive expertise in quantity surveying, cost management, and project delivery to ensure successful project outcomes. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work independently on complex assignments while providing strategic guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surveys and measurements of natural features and human-made structures using advanced electronic distance-measuring equipment and surveying instruments.
• Operate and manage land-information computer systems, including data storage, system inquiries, and generation of detailed plots and reports.
• Review and analyze survey team information regarding distances, directions, angles, and elevation data to ensure accuracy.
• Research legal records and historical boundary documentation to identify previous boundaries and determine precise boundary lines.
• Record survey results meticulously, verify data accuracy, and prepare comprehensive plots, maps, and technical reports.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and budget forecasts for construction projects, aligning with project scope and client requirements.
• Manage procurement processes, analyze tender documents, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mentor and supervise junior quantity surveyors and survey technicians, providing feedback and fostering professional development.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to resolve discrepancies, manage variations, and maintain transparent communication.
• Analyze project performance data and prepare reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies in quantity surveying and construction management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in quantity surveying and cost management.
• Demonstrated expertise in project delivery and managing complex assignments.
• Strong analytical mindset and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work independently and provide strategic guidance.

Company Overview

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader focused on delivering a better world. As a professional services firm with deep technical abilities, AECOM addresses complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions across the entire project lifecycle, from advisory and planning to design, engineering, and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.

Recruitment Process

AECOM is committed to a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.