Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Jizan Project (Site-Based)Industry: Construction / Engineering

Location: Jizan, Saudi ArabiaExperience: Minimum 7–10+ years of dedicated Quantity Surveying experiencePosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly capable Senior Quantity Surveyor / QS Engineer to join our site team on the Jizan project.

The role focuses on contract commercial management during the execution phase: monthly progress measurement and payment applications, variations, and the preparation and follow-up of claims. The successful candidate will work closely with the site engineering team, planning, procurement and the head office commercial team to ensure accurate, well-substantiated payment and claim submissions.Key ResponsibilitiesProgress Payments & MeasurementPrepare and submit monthly interim payment applications (IPCs) in line with the contract BOQ and payment termsCarry out joint measurements with the site team, client and consultant, and reconcile executed quantities against BOQPerform quantity take-offs and verification from PDF drawings, AutoCAD drawings, IFC/shop drawings, as-built drawings and BIM modelsTrack work progress with site engineers and maintain measurement sheets, quantity records and supporting documentsFollow up on payment certification, resolve comments and queries, and monitor payment statusVariations & ClaimsIdentify variations, changes in scope, design changes and instructions that may give rise to cost or time entitlementsPrepare and submit contractual notices within the required time limitsPrepare Variation Orders (VOs), claims for additional cost, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions with full supporting records (correspondence, site records, RFIs, instructions, programme impact)Prepare cost and quantum calculations for prolongation, disruption and acceleration claims where applicableSupport negotiations and clarification meetings with the client and consultantSubcontractor & Cost ManagementEvaluate subcontractor quotations and prepare bid comparisonsReview and certify subcontractor and supplier progress claims, and manage back-to-back valuationsPrepare cost-to-complete, cost vs. revenue reports and forecasts for project managementPrepare and update BOQs, quantity breakdowns and cost estimates for revised or additional scopeCoordination & DocumentationReview contract documents, specifications and drawings to identify scope gaps, design inconsistencies and commercial risksPrepare and manage RFIs and technical/commercial correspondenceCoordinate with site, engineering, planning, procurement and head office commercial teamsMaintain organized records of quantities, IPCs, VOs, claims, RFIs, correspondence and drawing revisionsUtilize Planswift and Bluebeam for digital measurement and drawing analysisMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction ManagementMinimum 7 years of dedicated experience in Quantity Surveying, including site-based contract administrationProven experience in preparing monthly progress payments, variations and claims on construction projectsStrong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and contract conditions (FIDIC)Proven experience in BOQ preparation and digital quantity take-offsRequired Technical SkillsPlanswift – digital quantity take-offsBluebeam Revu – measurement and drawing markupAutoCAD – drawing review and verificationBIM software (Revit / Navisworks or similar) – model review and quantity extractionAdvanced Microsoft Excel – cost analysis, valuations and BOQ preparationPreferred ExperienceExperience in a contractor's site commercial team on large-scale construction or infrastructure projectsExperience in claims preparation (EOT, prolongation, disruption) and delay analysis supportFamiliarity with international measurement standards (POMI, NRM, CESMM)Exposure to Saudi Arabia or wider Middle East projectsKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and commercial awarenessExcellent attention to detail in quantity measurement and valuationSound knowledge of contractual notice, entitlement and time-bar requirementsAbility to work efficiently under submission deadlinesStrong coordination and communication with site, engineering and commercial teamsAbility to work independently on site and handle client/consultant negotiations