Senior Quantity Surveyor(MEP)

Overview

Context

Missions/Main Duties

• Advise on contractual entitlement, risk allocation, and interpretation of contract provisions under FIDIC and similar forms of Contract
• Assess, prepare, and respond to claims submissions, including detailed narratives and supporting documentation
• Maintain and manage comprehensive claims register tracking status, key milestones, and outcomes
• Draft clear and effective contractual correspondence, including notices, responses, and determinations
• Identify and evaluate interface risks across civil, structural, architectural, transport systems, and MEP packages
• Develop claims defense strategies and support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution proceedings
• Perform forensic quantum analysis covering cost evaluation, prolongation, disruption, and associated impacts
• Validate contractor submissions against measured works, procurement data, and subcontractor accounts
• Prepare independent, evidence-based quantum reports suitable for formal dispute resolution
• Undertaking detailed Extension of Time (EOT) assessments including critical path analysis and delay substantiation
• Review and challenge delay analyses, assessing concurrency, dependencies, and mitigation measures in collaboration with planners
• Provide clear, robust delay assessments aligned with associated cost implications
• Deliver strategic commercial advice to mitigate risks and optimise project outcomes
• Conduct contract audits and commercial reviews across multiple work packages
• Support dispute avoidance initiatives and early-stage claim resolution strategies
• Assist in the preparation of expert reports and provide commercial input to legal teams and independent experts
• Compile, review, and analyse project records, progress data, and technical documentation
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, cost plans, and revisions in line with design and scope changes
• Establish and maintain cost control, monitoring, and reporting systems, including periodic forecasting
• Develop and maintain cost databases and benchmark rates
• Assess the value of completed works and administer interim payment applications and certification
• Review and assess variation submissions in accordance with contractual and commercial requirements
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters
• Negotiate and agree final accounts, ensuring fair, accurate, and commercially sound outcomes

Essential

• Bachelor in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying (Ideally RICS Accredited)
• Over 10 years relevant work experience in post contract work managing claims, reviewing payments certificates, variation orders and claims on major infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• MRICS and Preferably a Registered or Licensed Professional
• Knowledge with international forms of Contract particularly FIDIC/CESSM3
• Railway project experience is an advantage
• GCC experience
• Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.