Senior Quantity Surveyor

About WSP and the Opportunity

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its dynamic team in Riyadh. This full-time position offers an opportunity for a seasoned professional to manage and oversee quantity surveying activities for a major roads and highways construction project.

Role Overview

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to project requirements and budgets across multiple infrastructure projects. This position requires extensive expertise in quantity surveying and construction management to contribute to critical infrastructure developments in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quantity surveying function for infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to project requirements and budgets.
• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams on all quantity surveying matters, including cost estimation, cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, tender evaluations, and value engineering exercises to optimize project costs and ensure value for money.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive quantity surveying strategies and solutions tailored to project objectives.
• Review and negotiate contracts, variations, and claims, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the preparation of bills of quantities, cost reports, and financial forecasts, providing accurate and timely updates to project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Mentor and train junior quantity surveyors, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
• Represent the company in client meetings, workshops, and presentations, demonstrating technical expertise and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in quantity surveying and construction management. Demonstrated expertise in cost estimation, cost control, procurement, and contract administration is essential for this role.

Project Focus

This position is specifically focused on a major roads and highways construction project. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be instrumental in managing the financial aspects and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to its successful delivery.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role requires active participation in project teams and client interactions within a collaborative work environment.