Summary
Gleeds is hiring an Executive Quantity Surveyor in Riyadh to support a major building programme. The role focuses on post-contract commercial management, cost management, contract administration, valuations and client reporting. Applicants should hold MRICS, FRICS or equivalent chartered status, with a degree in Quantity Surveying, 15+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in Saudi Arabia and 3+ years with a consultancy. Fluent English and a transferable Iqama are required; Arabic is desirable.
The posting
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About this opportunity
- Executive Quantity Surveyor
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Buildings & Real Estate construction
- Post Contract Commercial Management
Gleeds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an exciting opportunity, supporting an iconic giga program in Riyadh. We are seeking a MRICS qualified Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management professional, who wants to develop their career in a personable and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Delivering post contract commercial managements services
- Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the Gleeds procedures.
- Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
- Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Clients’ requirements.
- Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
- Providing senior technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
- Administrating contracts as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent.
- Producing and presenting reports to Clients.
- Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects
Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
- MRICS or FRICS Chartered
- 15+ years post graduate demonstrable experience in all aspects of quantity surveying
- 3+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia
- 3+ years’ experience with a consultancy organization
- Has operated as Senior Commercial Manager delivering giga building projects
- Experience of giga scale building projects, hospitality and education
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of post contract commercial management.
- Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying
- MRICS or equivalent chartered status
- Fluent English level written and oral skills
- Arabic desirable
- Transferable Iqama
Be part of the extraordinary
Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.
One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 76 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.
Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:
- We’re committed to our clients and our people
- We’re creative and realistic
- We combine professionalism with personality
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