Quantity Surveyor

About Amentum

Amentum UK and International specializes in engineering, project management, and solutions integration, collaborating with government entities globally on complex programs. With a significant presence in Saudi Arabia, Amentum is involved in critical projects across the region, focusing on program management, engineering oversight, and construction assurance.

The Role of Quantity Surveyor

Amentum is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide client-side commercial and cost management support for a major construction project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves working closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Manager to oversee contractor commercial performance, manage change processes, and provide commercial advice to support project delivery. The position requires 5-10 years of experience, ideally with major construction contracts such as NEC4 and/or FIDIC.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor applications for payment and assess contractual entitlement.
• Verify completed works against contract requirements and agreed payment mechanisms.
• Prepare payment assessments and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, liabilities, and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
• Assess notified changes, variations, and compensation events, including their commercial impact.
• Evaluate contractor quotations, cost submissions, risks, and program implications.
• Prepare independent estimates and commercial assessments for changes.
• Maintain change registers and ensure approved changes are reflected in project forecasts and contract values.
• Identify emerging commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain cost reports and forecast final project costs.
• Track actual and forecast expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyze cost trends, risks, and commercial performance.
• Provide regular commercial reports and recommendations to project leadership.
• Support commercial assurance, governance, and audit activities.
• Support the administration and commercial management of construction contracts.
• Participate in risk management and early warning processes.
• Advise on the commercial implications of project decisions and contract actions.
• Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with contractor commercial teams to resolve issues.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with project controls, engineering, construction, finance, and contractor teams.
• Provide clear commercial analysis and advice to support informed decision-making.
• Present complex commercial matters in a concise and practical manner.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong experience working under major construction contracts, preferably NEC4 and/or FIDIC.
• A proactive approach to commercial management, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.