Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Overview

Dar, the original member of the Sidara group, is a global consulting firm that brings together expertise in engineering, architecture, planning, environmental services, project management, facilities management, and economics. With operations across 60 countries and a team of 20,500 professionals, the organization focuses on delivering creative solutions to highly complex challenges and supporting communities from project start to finish. More details are available on the company website.

Vision and Values

The company aims to be the preferred place for people who enjoy building impactful solutions and who are committed to continuous learning and innovation. Its culture is guided by five core values:

• Commitment to excellence
• Accountability and responsibility
• Empowering others
• Strong connectivity and collaboration
• Courage to innovate and act

Role Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead cost planning, budget control, and contract administration across construction projects from early-stage planning through completion. This role requires over 15 years of professional experience and is responsible for keeping projects financially controlled, contractually compliant, and aligned with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build detailed project cost estimates, budget plans, and cash flow projections.
• Handle both pre-contract and post-contract QS duties, including bills of quantities, tender documentation, and contract drafting support.
• Carry out cost assessments, value engineering exercises, and feasibility reviews.
• Review bids and quotations from contractors and subcontractors and advise on award decisions.
• Oversee contract management tasks such as claims, variations, and change instructions.
• Track project spending and produce regular cost updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline is required.
• Professional membership or accreditation such as MRICS, AIQS, CIOB, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in quantity surveying is needed, including a minimum of 5 years at a senior level.
• Background in major construction or infrastructure projects is essential.
• Solid understanding of FIDIC and other internationally recognized contract forms is required.
• Excellent skills in negotiation, communication, and team leadership are important.
• Ability to use quantity surveying software such as CostX, Candy, or comparable tools is expected.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability are necessary.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. No stipend or salary amount was specified in the source. The vacancy count was also not stated.