About the Role
Madarek Engineering Consultants is announcing a need for a Quantity Surveyor Engineer specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems and Firefighting systems. This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting a significant government project currently in the detailed design phase. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of cost estimation and quantity surveying principles within the Saudi construction market.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Accurate preparation and review of quantity take-offs from design drawings for MEP and Firefighting systems.
- Development of comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and rigorous verification of their accuracy.
- Conducting detailed cost estimations and performing thorough market analysis to ensure competitive and realistic pricing.
- Reviewing design packages for MEP and Firefighting systems from a quantity and cost perspective to identify potential issues or opportunities.
- Providing active support for budgeting processes and contributing to value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising quality.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Proficiency in Arabic, reading, writing, and speaking.
- Previous experience working on government projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Strong foundational background in quantity surveying, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation.
- Excellent understanding of current market rates and construction costs relevant to the Saudi market.
- Proven experience with MEP, Firefighting systems, and building/site infrastructure projects.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work closely with multi-disciplinary design teams.
Core Skills
- Quantity Surveying
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation
- Cost Estimation
- Market Rate Analysis
- Construction Cost Assessment
- Knowledge of MEP Systems
- Knowledge of Firefighting Systems
- Understanding of Building and Site Infrastructure Projects
- Collaboration with Multi-disciplinary Design Teams
- Budget Preparation
- Value Engineering
Job Details
This opportunity is ideal for early-career professionals with 0-1 year of experience, looking to gain valuable exposure to large-scale government projects. The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary design teams, contributing to the accurate costing and budgeting of complex engineering systems. The position is full-time and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
