Quantity Surveyor - Roads & Bridges at AtkinsRéalis · SA.Site…

Quantity Surveyor - Roads & Bridges

Location: SA.Site Office.Saudi Arabia Site Offices

Job Description

Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all quantity surveying, measurement, valuation, cost control, and commercial administration activities associated with the Projects. The role will ensure effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle, from construction through final account settlement, while maintaining compliance with contractual, commercial, and client requirements.

Your role

Quantity Measurement & Cost Management

• Measure and quantify construction works in accordance with contract requirements and approved drawings.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and verify contractor-reported quantities.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track quantities associated with bridge, highway, and infrastructure works throughout the construction lifecycle.

Interim Valuations & Payment Certification

• Review contractor interim payment applications.
• Verify quantities, progress achievements, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors to confirm work completion status.
• Prepare valuation reports and payment recommendations.
• Ensure payment certification is carried out in accordance with contractual requirements.

Variation & Change Management

• Evaluate variation requests and change orders.
• Prepare quantity assessments and cost estimates for proposed scope changes.
• Analyze commercial implications of design modifications, site instructions, and additional works.
• Maintain variation registers and monitor approval status.
• Support negotiation and agreement of variation values with contractors.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Monitor project expenditure and identify cost trends.
• Prepare project cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support project managers and commercial teams in budget management activities.
• Assist in value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs.

Contract Administration Support

• Assist with the administration of construction contracts.
• Review contract documents, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), pricing schedules, and commercial submissions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Support contract change management and claims administration processes.
• Provide commercial advice to project stakeholders when required.

Claims & Final Accounts

• Review supporting documentation and contract entitlement.
• Support preparation of commercial recommendations and responses.
• Assist in preparation and agreement of final accounts with contractors and suppliers.

Procurement Support

• Support tendering and procurement activities.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for tender packages.
• Assist with bid evaluations and commercial reviews.
• Review contractor rates, unit prices, and commercial submissions.
• Support subcontract administration and contract award activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure commercial and quantity surveying activities comply with project procedures and governance requirements.
• Promote compliance with project standards, contractual obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Support project audit and compliance activities.

About you

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS (MRICS/APC), AIQS, CIQS, ICE, or equivalent is preferred.
• Additional qualifications in Commercial Management or Construction Law are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of quantity surveying experience on major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct experience on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working under FIDIC Contracts is essential.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC project experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with consultants, PMCs, government authorities, or major contractors is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong quantity measurement and valuation capabilities.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation and contract administration skills.
• Strong cost forecasting and budgeting expertise.
• Excellent reporting and documentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages and deadlines effectively.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail-oriented and commercially focused.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Professional integrity and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach to project delivery.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.