Senior Quantity Surveyor - Urbas Middle East

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for  overall commercial and cost management  of a large-scale residential development, acting as the  client-side commercial lead . The role includes cost planning, tendering, contract administration, payment certification, budget and cash flow control, and commercial risk management from pre-contract through post-contract stages.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract & Procurement

• Prepare and manage  cost plans, feasibility estimates, and master development budgets

• Lead and manage  tendering processes , including:

  • Preparation of tender documentation

  • Tender queries and clarifications

  • Tender analysis, commercial comparisons, and recommendations

• Support contractor and consultant  selection and appointment

• Advise on  contract strategies and procurement routes  suitable for large residential developments

• Assist in negotiation and finalisation of  contractual and commercial terms

Post-Contract & Commercial Management

• Administer construction contracts (e.g.  FIDIC-based contracts  or equivalent)

• Review and certify  interim payment applications

• Monitor and control  project costs against approved budgets

• Manage  variations, claims, and change control processes

• Assess and provide recommendations on  contractual claims, EOTs, and cost impacts

• Ensure compliance with contract provisions and commercial procedures

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain  project budgets and cost reports

• Develop and update  cash flow forecasts

• Support  revenue planning and financial reporting  in coordination with finance teams

• Monitor commitments, forecasts, and final account projections

• Provide regular commercial reports to senior management

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and manage  commercial risks and opportunities

• Provide commercial advice to project, design, and development teams

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders

• Support audits and ensure proper commercial governance and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in  Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience  in quantity surveying / commercial management

• Proven experience on  large-scale residential or mixed-use developments

• Strong  developer-side or client-representative experience  preferred

• Sound working knowledge of  FIDIC contracts  and contract administration

• Experience in the  Middle East (preferably Saudi Arabia) is highly desirable

• Professional membership (RICS or equivalent) is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen

• Excellent cost planning, budgeting, and financial control skills

• High proficiency in  Excel and cost management systems

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and lead commercial matters

• Structured, detail-oriented, and commercially pragmatic approach

• experience in Saudi Arabia is a must, as well as be national or foreign with existing valid transferable iqama. Preferably Riyadh residence.