Summary
Parsons is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Riyadh to provide commercial and contractual advice on major infrastructure projects. The role covers claims and quantum analysis, Extension of Time assessments, contract administration, cost control, variations, payments, and final accounts. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field, more than 10 years of relevant post-contract experience, and a professional qualification in quantity surveying; RICS accreditation is preferred. Knowledge of FIDIC and CESMM3 is required, while railway project and GCC experience are advantageous.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will provide commercial and contractual advisory services, with a focus on post-contract claims management, quantum analysis, and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments.
The role requires strong technical knowledge and capability in handling multi-disciplinary works involving civil structures, architectural, transport systems, and MEP installations, ensuring accurate evaluation of cost and delay impacts.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Advise on contractual entitlement, risk allocation, and interpretation of contract provisions under FIDIC and similar forms of Contract.
- Assess, prepare, and respond to claims submissions, including detailed narratives and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and manage comprehensive claims register tracking status, key milestones, and outcomes.
- Draft clear and effective contractual correspondence, including notices, responses, and determinations.
- Identify and evaluate interface risks across civil, structural, architectural, transport systems, and MEP packages.
- Develop claims defense strategies and support negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution proceedings.
- Perform forensic quantum analysis covering cost evaluation, prolongation, disruption, and associated impacts.
- Validate contractor submissions against measured works, procurement data, and subcontractor accounts.
- Prepare independent, evidence-based quantum reports suitable for formal dispute resolution.
- Undertaking detailed Extension of Time (EOT) assessments including critical path analysis and delay substantiation.
- Review and challenge delay analyses, assessing concurrency, dependencies, and mitigation measures in collaboration with planners.
- Provide clear, robust delay assessments aligned with associated cost implications.
- Deliver strategic commercial advice to mitigate risks and optimize project outcomes.
- Conduct contract audits and commercial reviews across multiple work packages.
- Support dispute avoidance initiatives and early-stage claim resolution strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of expert reports and provide commercial input to legal teams and independent experts.
- Compile, review, and analyze project records, progress data, and technical documentation.
- Prepare and manage cost estimates, cost plans, and revisions in line with design and scope changes.
- Establish and maintain cost control, monitoring, and reporting systems, including periodic forecasting.
- Develop and maintain cost databases and benchmark rates
- Assess the value of completed works and administer interim payment applications and certification.
- Review and assess variation submissions in accordance with contractual and commercial requirements.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors on commercial and contractual matters.
- Negotiate and agree final accounts, ensuring fair, accurate, and commercially sound outcomes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant field.
- Over 10 years relevant work experience in post contract work managing claims, reviewing payments certificates, variation orders and claims on major infrastructure projects.
- Professional Qualification in Quantity Surveying (Ideally RICS Accredited).
- Knowledge with international forms of Contract particularly FIDIC/CESSM3.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- MRICS and Preferably a Registered or Licensed Professional.
- Railway project experience is an advantage.
- GCC experience is preferred.
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