Senior Quantity Surveyor Job at Faithful+Gould Saudi Arabia

June 15, 2023

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Description:
Faithful+Gould is a construction consultancy and member of the WS Atkins group of companies (www.atkinsglobal.com). As one of the world’s leading total solutions providers for the built environment, Faithful+Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, program, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for more than 60 years.

We are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and various locations within KSA for a site-based role. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within in Saudi Arabia.

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Requirements
Responsibilities
The Quantity Surveyors will report to either a Commercial Manager or Associate Director
Will be responsible for organizing measurement tasks when preparing estimates / cost plans
Draft estimates / cost plans for review and finalization with senior management.
Preparation of BOQ including drafting Preambles / General Requirements.
Undertake market review / research for compiling and updating unit rates for estimating.
Responsible for on-site and off-site quantity verifications and confirmation with regards to payments and variation works.
Responsible for checking and verifications of all invoices of the said sub packages on site.
Maintain a register of payments.
Check the materials on and off site and verified delivery and acceptance from the client’s representative for payment approval.
Prepare and maintain records of all sub-contractors agreement and payments.
On site verification of Final Accounts submitted by the Contractors and selected Sub Contractors and Suppliers, adjusting as necessary and providing recommendations to the Client.
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts for Subcontract works.
Update Cost report.
Carry out cost estimates for alternative design solutions.
Prepare estimates of variation works.

Pre-Contract
Management of bonds, insurances, and guarantee logs.
Verifying interim valuations and preparing payment certificates.
Preparing variations analysis and recommendations.
Preparing cost report.
Attendance and representation at commercial meetings
Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
Reporting to Associate Director on all commercial issues.
Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

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Pre-Contract
Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.).
Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1).
Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management.
Bills of Quantities production (NRM 2, POMI and CESSM).
Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations.
Contract drafting as per standard forms

Essential
Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or related
15 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor including 10 years’ supervision experience on similar Projects and 5 years’ experience managing a team of Surveyors.
Experience working with Cost X or other similar estimating programs is a must
Knowledge and understanding of the following:
Cost planning (concept design, schematic design & detailed design)
Measurement / BOQ in POMI & CESMM
Collation of Contract Documentation
Understanding of FDIC Forms of Contracts
Luxury Resorts and Conference Centres
Demonstrate good understanding of compiling unit rates for estimating

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Desirable
Cost Plus Contract Administration Experience
Chartered or working towards MRICS
Experience in mass Rock Excavation or Mining Work
Behavioral Competencies
Essential (Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc.)
Self-starter
Task orientated
Team player but able to work independently with minimum supervision
Able to meet set deliverables
Punctual
Confident
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Able to act on own initiative and proactive manner

Rewards & Benefits:
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
Annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin

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SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

Work Level
Experienced, Senior-Level
Employment Type
Full Time, permanent