Quantity Surveyor - Cost Engineer

Company overview

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on creating practical, lasting improvements for communities and cities around the world. Its work spans transportation, water, energy, buildings, and environmental projects, supporting clients across the full project lifecycle from advisory and planning through design, engineering, program management, and construction management.

The organization operates with a worldwide team of more than 50,000 professionals and is involved in projects that aim to deliver meaningful impact at local and global levels.

Role summary

This position is for an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer based in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. The role calls for a seasoned professional with a strong grounding in surveying, cost engineering, and construction-related disciplines, capable of handling complex assignments with limited guidance.

Key duties

• Carry out field surveys to determine the position of natural features, man-made structures, underground elements, and underwater features using electronic distance-measuring tools and related equipment.
• Use land-information systems and related software to store data, perform searches, and generate maps, plots, and reports.
• Assess and interpret survey team outputs covering distances, bearings, angles, elevations, lines, and contours above, below, and on the earth’s surface.
• Investigate legal documents and historical evidence to establish earlier boundary lines and confirm property limits.
• Check survey findings for accuracy and document the results through technical plots, maps, and reports.
• Handle complex work within the area of specialization and operate with a broad understanding of the discipline.
• Work under general direction for new tasks and complete assignments with professional judgment.

Requirements

• More than 10 years of relevant experience is expected.
• A Bachelor of Engineering degree is required, preferably with a specialization in MEP or Civil Engineering.
• Applicants should have substantial experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or closely related construction fields.
• Strong working knowledge of land-information systems and computer-assisted surveying tools is necessary.
• Applicants must be skilled in analyzing survey data, validating findings, and preparing technical documentation.
• Understanding of boundary research, legal record review, and property demarcation methods is essential.
• The role requires the ability to manage large, complex surveying assignments across varying scopes.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Arabic or an Asian language is also required.
• Professional certification or licensure in surveying or cost engineering is preferred.
• Prior work experience in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf region is an advantage.
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and a careful eye for detail are important.
• The candidate should ideally already be located in Saudi Arabia.
• Work is scheduled for 6 days per week, with Saturday as a half-day.
• The role is on-site.

Additional information

AECOM requires newly hired employees to complete in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. The company emphasizes a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and treats fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

Eligible employees may receive a broad benefits package, which can include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability benefits; paid time off; leave options; voluntary benefits; flexible work arrangements; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; retirement savings; and an employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM also highlights career development opportunities, award-winning training, collaborative culture, and equal opportunity employment, with all information handled confidentially according to EEO guidelines.

Employer details

Business Line: PCC. Business Group: DCS. Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa. Career Area: Survey & Estimation. Work Location Model: On-Site. ReqID: J10154969.