Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor (commercial) at one of the Kingdom's mega projects in Riyadh. We envisage success in this role to include;

Cost & Commercial Management

• Estimating costs and preparing project budgets
• Preparing and measuring Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
• Planning and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle
• Conducting life cycle costing
• Conducting value engineering exercises

Contract Administration

• Administering contracts in accordance with relevant contract conditions
• Applying strong knowledge of contract forms, including FIDIC, JCT, NEC, and others
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Applying an understanding of contract law and fundamental construction law principles
• Managing claims relating to delay, disruption, and extensions of time
• Managing dispute resolution processes, including arbitration, mediation, and adjudication

Procurement

• Managing tendering procedures and evaluating tenders
• Selecting appropriate procurement routes, including Traditional, Design & Build, and other methods
• Managing and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting procurement strategy and commercial decision-making

Measurement & Valuation

• Preparing interim valuations and payment certifications
• Assessing and pricing variations
• Applying standard methods of measurement, including SMM, POMI, CESMM, and other relevant standards
• Taking off and quantifying works from drawings and specifications

Financial Reporting

• Preparing cash flow forecasts
• Preparing cost reports and conducting cost reconciliations
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Analyzing budget versus actual costs and identifying variances
• Monitoring project financial performance and commercial outcomes

Technical & Software Skills

• Utilizing QS and estimating software, including CostX, Bluebeam, Buildsoft, WinQS, and similar platforms
• Utilizing advanced Excel for cost modelling, analysis, and financial reporting
• Applying BIM principles, including 5D cost integration
• Utilizing ERP and project management systems, including SAP, Oracle, Primavera, and similar platforms

Risk Management

• Identifying, assessing, and allocating commercial and project risks
• Managing and monitoring contractual, financial, and commercial risks
• Applying knowledge of insurance requirements, bonds, and related commercial instruments

Technical Construction Knowledge

• Applying knowledge of construction methods, materials, and specifications
• Reading, interpreting, and reviewing construction drawings and specifications
• Applying knowledge of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Assessing the commercial and cost implications of technical and construction requirements
• Supervises the monthly project cost reports and input to consolidated Monthly Report to clients.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma