Summary
Egis is hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Doha to support the project's commercial and contractual administration. The role includes assessing interim payments, verifying quantities and valuations, evaluating variations and claims, preparing cost reports and forecasts, and supporting final account agreement. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, including mandatory post-contract Design and Build experience. RICS membership or equivalent is preferred; Qatar or GCC experience is an advantage.
The posting
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Company Description
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world."
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Quantity Surveyor shall support the commercial and contractual administration of the Project, including payment assessment, measurement, valuation of variations, cost control, claims support, and commercial reporting.
The candidate shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including proven experience in Design and Build projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial administration.
- Proven post-contract Design and Build experience is mandatory.
- Strong experience in interim payment assessment, measurement, BOQ administration, variations, claims, and cost reporting.
- Practical understanding of the commercial implications of Concept Design, Detailed Design, construction design development, and design changes.
- Experience working with a Consultant, Engineer, PMC, or Employer's Representative is preferred.
- Experience in major infrastructure, civil engineering, environmental, utilities, or similar multidisciplinary projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with PWA, FIDIC or similar Design and Build contractual arrangements is desirable.
- GCC or Qatar experience is an advantage.
- Strong Microsoft Excel, analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess Contractor's interim payment applications and verify quantities, progress, milestones, and contractual entitlement.
- Check and verify monthly valuations of work in progress and recommend amounts for certification.
- Review BOQ items, payment schedules, measurements, and supporting commercial documentation.
- Evaluate variations, additional works, omissions, design changes, and Contractor commercial proposals.
- Review rates, quotations, resource build-ups, labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor costs.
- Support the assessment of Contractor claims, prolongation costs, disruption, acceleration, and other cost-related submissions.
- Prepare independent cost estimates, commercial assessments, cash flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
- Maintain payment, variation, claim, and commercial registers.
- Assist the Contracts Manager in drafting and reviewing contractual and commercial correspondence
- Prepare commercial reports showing payment, Variations, claims, cash flow, budget, and forecast final cost status.
- Attend commercial meetings, prepare minutes where required, and follow up agreed actions.
- Support preparation and agreement of the Final Account.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional body
- Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and associated cost management tools
- Knowledge of construction industry standards and best practices in the Middle East region
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to prepare financial reports for senior management