Job Description

JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing and overseeing all commercial and contractual aspects of a construction project, ensuring effective cost control, accurate budgeting, proper contract administration, and timely valuation of works to achieve financial efficiency and protect the company’s commercial interests from project commencement through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications; lead quantity take-off, cost estimation, and prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ). 
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations, participate in tender pricing strategy, value engineering, and contract negotiation. 
• Administer contracts, prepare progress claims,evaluate subcontractor claims, monitor project cost, variation orders, and budget performance. 
• Handle Extension of Time (EOT), Loss & Expense claims, final accounts, and subcontract agreements; ensure compliance with contractual terms. 
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation; manage correspondence and documentation; support dispute resolution. 
• Ensure all Quantity Survey processes comply with company procedures, ISO standards, and project requirements; support audits. 
• Act as central contact for project contracts; coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Project, HR, and site teams for document alignment. 
• Understand, apply, and comply with anti-bribery & corruption policies and report violations through whistleblowing channels. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contracts systems, digitalization of documentation, training, and efficient record management.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
2. Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in construction management, project management, or a related field is a plus.
3. Professional membership or certification such as MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), CIQS (Certified Institute of Quantity Surveyors), or equivalent is highly desirable.
4. Additional certifications in project management (PMP), risk management, procurement, or contract management are a plus.
5. Minimum of 8–12 years of experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, or construction project cost control.
6. Proven experience in cost estimation, budgeting, tendering, procurement, and contract administration on medium to large-scale construction projects.
7. Experience in managing project budgets, cash flows, and financial reporting.
8. Strong track record in mentoring and leading junior QS staff.
9. Experience in dispute resolution, claims management, and risk assessment is highly desirable.
10. Exposure to multinational projects, complex contracts, or high-value construction programs is preferred.

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