Senior Quantity Surveyor

WSP

Saudi Arabia
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.WSP is a renowned consultancy in the construction industry, specializing in site supervision for road, tunnel, highway, and bridge projects. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients while adhering to the highest standards of safety and sustainability. Your new role, what's involved?WSP Riyadh, a leading construction consultancy firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing quantity surveying activities for a range of prestigious projects in the infrastructure sector, including roads, bridges, highways, tunnels, railways, metros, and related infrastructure developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in quantity surveying and construction management to contribute to impactful projects in Riyadh.

Lead and manage the quantity surveying function for multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to project requirements and budgets.
Provide expert guidance and support to project teams on all quantity surveying matters, including cost estimation, cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
Conduct detailed cost analysis, tender evaluations, and value engineering exercises to optimize project costs and ensure value for money.
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive quantity surveying strategies and solutions tailored to project objectives.
Review and negotiate contracts, variations, and claims, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
Oversee the preparation of bills of quantities, cost reports, and financial forecasts, providing accurate and timely updates to project stakeholders.
Monitor project progress and financial performance, identifying risks, deviations, and opportunities for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Mentor and train junior quantity surveyors, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
Represent the company in client meetings, workshops, and presentations, demonstrating technical expertise and fostering positive relationships with key stakeholders.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in quantity surveying, with a proven track record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects in the construction industry.
Extensive experience in road, bridge, highway, tunnel, rail, metro, and related infrastructure projects, ideally within a consulting environment.
Strong proficiency in quantity surveying software and tools, such as CostX, Candy, or similar platforms.
In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and industry standards, particularly in the Saudi Arabian context.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to mentor and develop junior staff members.
Professional accreditation or membership with relevant industry bodies (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is highly desirable.
Fluency in English is required, Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Apply now and be the future of WSP!WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.

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