The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible foroverall commercial and cost managementof a large-scale residential development, acting as theclient-side commercial lead. The role includes cost planning, tendering, contract administration, payment certification, budget and cash flow control, and commercial risk management from pre-contract through post-contract stages.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract & Procurement
Prepare and managecost plans, feasibility estimates, and master development budgets
Lead and managetendering processes, including:
- Preparation of tender documentation
- Tender queries and clarifications
- Tender analysis, commercial comparisons, and recommendations
Support contractor and consultantselection and appointment
Advise oncontract strategies and procurement routessuitable for large residential developments
Assist in negotiation and finalisation ofcontractual and commercial terms
Post-Contract & Commercial Management
- Administer construction contracts (e.g.FIDIC-based contractsor equivalent)
- Review and certifyinterim payment applications
- Monitor and controlproject costs against approved budgets
- Managevariations, claims, and change control processes
- Assess and provide recommendations oncontractual claims, EOTs, and cost impacts
- Ensure compliance with contract provisions and commercial procedures
Financial Control & Reporting
- Prepare and maintainproject budgets and cost reports
- Develop and updatecash flow forecasts
- Supportrevenue planning and financial reportingin coordination with finance teams
- Monitor commitments, forecasts, and final account projections
- Provide regular commercial reports to senior management
Risk & Stakeholder Management
- Identify and managecommercial risks and opportunities
- Provide commercial advice to project, design, and development teams
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Support audits and ensure proper commercial governance and documentation
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree inQuantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline
- Minimum 10-15 years' experiencein quantity surveying / commercial management
- Proven experience onlarge-scale residential or mixed-use developments
- Strongdeveloper-side or client-representative experiencepreferred
- Sound working knowledge ofFIDIC contractsand contract administration
- Experience in the**Middle East (preferably Saudi Arabia)**is highly desirable
- Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
- Excellent cost planning, budgeting, and financial control skills
- High proficiency inExcel and cost management systems
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and lead commercial matters
- Structured, detail-oriented, and commercially pragmatic approach
- experience in Saudi Arabia is a must, as well as be national or foreign with existing valid transferable iqama. Preferably Riyadh residence.
