Quantity Surveyor MEP

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Quantity Surveyor MEP to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves detailed quantification for multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring that all tender documents and submissions align with project requirements. The Quantity Surveyor will also conduct site visits during the pre-tender stage and prepare RFIs for review by Senior Quantity Surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, analyzing specifications, materials, and labor costs to determine project budgets.
• Manage project budgets throughout the construction process, monitoring costs, tracking expenditures, and identifying variances to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Assist in the tendering process, including preparing tender documents, analyzing bids, and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer construction contracts, reviewing terms, processing change orders, and resolving contractual disputes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings, determining material and labor quantities required for construction activities.
• Implement cost control measures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and apply value engineering solutions to optimize project costs.
• Identify and assess project risks such as cost overruns, schedule delays, and scope changes, developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure construction work meets quality standards and specifications through inspections and quality audits.
• Prepare regular progress reports and cost reports for project stakeholders, providing updates on project status and budget performance.
• Assist in resolving disputes and claims related to cost, quantity, and contract issues, providing expert advice and support.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Diploma in Engineering or any related technical certificates.
• Minimum of 8 years of working experience, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of GCC experience is preferred.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to diverse construction projects within a professional setting.