About the Role

ECEC East Consulting Engineering Company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its full-time construction supervision team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This role is integral to managing post-contract commercial and financial aspects of significant construction projects.

Role Purpose and Context

The Quantity Surveyor will be pivotal in ensuring effective cost control, managing valuations, administering contracts, and mitigating financial risk throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the project management team, the client, and contractors to ensure project delivery on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all post-contract quantity surveying duties, including cost control, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Scrutinize and verify contractors' interim payment applications and progress claims.
• Conduct on-site measurements and valuations of completed work to support payment certifications.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, commercial summaries, and cash flow projections for management and clients.
• Manage the change control process, evaluating and negotiating variations, claims, and compensation events in accordance with contract terms.
• Prepare and conclude final accounts, ensuring accurate project close-out documentation.
• Review and interpret contract documents, bills of quantities, and project specifications for compliance.
• Administer contracts, ensuring procedural compliance and accurate handling of notices and claims, with an emphasis on FIDIC-based contracts.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage potential risks to project cost and schedule.
• Assist in dispute resolution and prepare recommendations for client approval on contractual and financial matters.
• Prepare and submit claims for additional payments or extensions of time as required.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all commercial correspondence, site instructions, and variation orders.
• Liaise effectively with the Project Manager, Resident Engineer, client representatives, and contractors on commercial and contractual issues.
• Provide cost-related inputs for progress reports and attend progress and commercial meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying.
• At least 5 years of this experience must be in construction supervision projects.
• Proven track record on large-scale construction supervision projects, including experience in High-Rise (Tower) projects.
• Recent and substantial experience in the luxury hotel sector is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or equivalent is highly preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and contracts.
• Expert understanding of FIDIC contracts and standard forms of contract is essential.

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.