Senior Quantity Surveyor/Contract Manager
Skills
About This Role
Overview
Lead cost and contract management across high-value construction and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of post- and pre-contract quantity surveying functions, procurement strategies, and contract administration.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of cost planning, estimation, and budget control throughout project life cycles.
- Prepare and manage tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
- Oversee procurement processes and subcontractor management, including evaluations and negotiations.
- Monitor project costs, track variations, and ensure value for money through effective cost control strategies.
- Administer contracts in accordance with relevant forms (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contracts), including claims, variations, and dispute resolution.
- Collaborate with legal and project teams on contractual matters, risk management, and compliance.
- Evaluate and negotiate interim and final payments to contractors and suppliers.
- Conduct cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of commercial and financial reports.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree (BSc) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Master’s Degree (MSc) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of quantity surveying principles, commercial management, and contract law.
- Familiarity with international standard forms of contract (FIDIC, NEC, etc.).
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and cost management skills.
- Experience in preparing and defending claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
- Proficiency in software such as MS Excel, CostX, CATO, or other QS tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaison with stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
- Chartered status (e.g., MRICS) is desirable but not mandatory.
Your resume, rewritten
for this exact role.
Sign up free — Base Career tailors your CV to this job description in 60 seconds.
01 / 05
Resume Tailored to This Job
Your keywords, structure, and story — rewritten to match this exact role and pass ATS filters.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
02 / 05
Cover Letter for This Role, Done
Job-specific cover letters written in Gulf professional tone — ready in seconds, not hours.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
03 / 05
See How Well You Fit This Role
AI match score with clear reasons — know your fit before investing time in the application.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
04 / 05
Apply in One Click
Autofill any application form on Workday, LinkedIn, Bayt, Greenhouse — with your tailored content.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
05 / 05
Track It. Follow Up at the Right Time.
Visual pipeline for every application with AI-timed follow-up reminders so nothing slips.
Free · No card · 60 seconds
Similar Jobs
Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS (Post Contract)
Rider Levett Bucknall · الرياض
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to support the commercial delivery of major projects (Post Contract). This role requires an individual who can take full ownersh
Skills
5 days ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor
HanmiGlobal MENA · Riyadh
The Senior Quantity Surveyor at HanmiGlobal Saudi will play a critical role in cost planning and contract management throughout all stages of construction projects. This role involves accurate cost estimation, contract a
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor - Tendering
BUNA | A Leading General Contractor · Jeddah
Role Purpose To revise and verify received measured quantities from technical office in order to ensure accurate valuation of works, variations, and payments in accordance with contract requirements, drawings, and site p
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor
HanmiGlobal Saudi · الرياض
The Senior Quantity Surveyor at HanmiGlobal Saudi will play a critical role in cost planning and contract management throughout all stages of construction projects. This role involves accurate cost estimation, contract a
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
AtkinsRéalis · Riyadh
Overview The Quantity Surveyor manages cost-control activities, measurements, and contract-related tasks for infrastructure projects. Your role Prepare interim payment applications, measurement sheets, and cost reports.
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor
WSP in the Middle East · Riyadh
Job Description We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to responsible for all matters related to contractual control, measurement and payment for an Infrastructure project in Riyadh, KSA. Responsibilitie
Skills
1 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS
Gleeds · Riyadh
About this opportunity + Senior Quantity Surveyor + Riyadh, Saudi Arabia + Buildings & Real Estate construction + Post Contract Commercial Management Gleeds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an exciting opportunity, sup
Skills
2 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor Saudi National
Gleeds · Riyadh
About this opportunity + Senior Quantity Surveyor + Saudi National + Riyadh, Saudi Arabia + Buildings & Real Estate construction Gleeds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an exciting opportunity, supporting an iconic pro
Skills
2 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Projects
شركة أعتاب العقارية · Riyadh
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Projects Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control, quantities, and contractual aspects for a Residential Compound Project. The candidat
Skills
2 weeks ago
Apply Now↗Apply Now ↗2.2K+
Cover Letters & Follow-ups
1.8K+
Resumes Tailored
190.5K+
Jobs Tracked
Trusted by professionals at
Stop applying blindly.
Start getting hired.
Base Career automates the hardest parts of job searching — apply smarter, not harder.
AI Resume in 60s
Your resume rewritten for this exact role using the job description as the brief.
ATS-Optimized
Get past automated screening filters with the right keywords matched to each job.
Application Tracker
Track every job, follow-up, and interview in one visual kanban board.
Free plan · No credit card required