Senior Quantity Surveyor - KSA
Role Overview
James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team.
The role supports the successful delivery of major Data Centre projects.
Responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account.
Ensures effective cost control, contract administration, financial reporting, and commercial risk management while maximising project profitability.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial team.
The role supports the successful delivery of major Data Centre projects.
Responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender stage through to final account.
Ensures effective cost control, contract administration, financial reporting, and commercial risk management while maximising project profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day commercial and contractual activities of assigned projects from tender stage through to final completion.
- Prepare and evaluate interim valuations, payment applications, payment certificates, and final accounts.
- Measure and value variations, prepare variation claims, and negotiate commercial settlements.
- Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for subcontract packages and support subcontract procurement.
- Conduct cost analysis, value engineering, and commercial risk assessments to maximise project profitability.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and commercial reports for management review.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and provide accurate financial forecasting.
- Support the preparation and assessment of Extension of Time (EOT), acceleration, and contractual claims.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Procurement teams, and subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters.
- Ensure accurate commercial documentation, contract records, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent professional body is highly desirable.
- Minimum 8 years of Quantity Surveying experience within MEP, construction, or Data Centre projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost control, commercial management, and project financial reporting.
- Experience in preparing BOQs, valuations, payment applications, variation claims, and final accounts.
- Good understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk management, and cost forecasting.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial reporting tools.
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