Quantity Surveyor📣 Job Ad

Role Overview

Knight Frank MENA is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding Project & Development Services Division in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports an ongoing PMC project, focusing on providing expert commercial and cost management services throughout the full project lifecycle. The role requires a proactive professional to ensure commercial integrity, cost certainty, and contractual compliance from project inception through to final account.

Pre-Contract Responsibilities

• Provide professional cost management and commercial advisory services during the pre-contract stage.
• Prepare conceptual cost plans, detailed cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure cost accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with recognised industry standards.
• Develop procurement strategies and advise on appropriate procurement routes.
• Prepare tender documentation, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and pre-qualification documentation.
• Manage the tender process, including tender clarifications, technical and commercial evaluations, and recommendation reports.
• Carry out value engineering and cost optimisation exercises throughout the design development stages.
• Review contractor submissions and assist with contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Identify commercial risks and provide mitigation strategies prior to contract award.

Post-Contract Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with the applicable form of contract.
• Review and certify interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial dashboards.
• Manage change control procedures, including the evaluation and negotiation of variations and change orders.
• Assess contractor claims, extensions of time, and commercial submissions.
• Monitor project budgets and forecast final outturn costs.
• Conduct regular commercial reviews with the client, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Carry out site visits to verify progress and support commercial assessments.
• Identify commercial risks and provide proactive recommendations to minimise cost exposure.
• Assist in the negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes where required.
• Prepare commercial close-out documentation and final account settlements.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Collaboration and Professional Standards

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate commercial reports for senior management and clients.
• Contribute to project governance and commercial best practice across the PMC commission.
• Maintain compliance with Knight Frank policies, client procedures, and industry standards.
• Support junior members of the commercial team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, professionalism, and exceptional client service.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor. This includes demonstrated experience across both pre- and post-contract cost management, preferably gained within consultancy or project management environments. The role requires a professional with a comprehensive understanding of project commercial principles and a proactive approach to cost management.

Application Information

This full-time Quantity Surveyor position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Salary details will be discussed directly with qualified candidates during the interview process.