Senior Principal Quantity Surveyor MF

Quantity Surveying Leadership:

• Lead and manage the quantity surveying function for largescale development projects ensuring effective cost management and value engineering.
• Develop and implement cost control and management strategies across all project stages from inception to completion ensuring alignment with project budgets and client expectations.
• Mentor and guide the quantity surveying team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in cost management practices.
• Liaise with senior management to provide cost forecasts financial reports and budget updates ensuring financial transparency and control across projects.

Cost Management and Control:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and detailed cost estimates budgets and financial plans for all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that the projects are delivered within the agreedupon budgets monitoring cost performance and addressing any discrepancies in real time.
• Proactively manage the variation process ensuring that all cost variations are assessed negotiated and managed according to contract terms.
• Develop and implement cost control procedures and systems to monitor project costs mitigate financial risks and ensure cost efficiency.

Contract Management:

• Lead the preparation negotiation and administration of contracts ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations terms and conditions.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and manage subcontractor cost claims ensuring compliance with project requirements and contract terms.
• Advise on contractual matters including risk management and dispute resolution ensuring that the project remains legally and financially secure.

Project Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and review comprehensive cost reports and financial statements for project stakeholders providing clear insights into cost performance forecasts and potential risks.
• Develop maintain and manage accurate financial documentation including cost estimates variation orders and progress payment schedules.
• Ensure that all costrelated documents and records are properly maintained versioncontrolled and easily accessible for audit and review purposes.

Value Engineering and Cost Optimization:

• Implement value engineering strategies to optimize cost savings without compromising the quality or scope of the project.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements throughout the project lifecycle ensuring that the project delivers maximum value for money.
• Collaborate with project managers engineers and other stakeholders to identify costeffective solutions and implement costsaving measures.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with clients contractors suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure alignment on costrelated matters and financial expectations.
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders on cost contract and procurement issues ensuring successful project delivery within the approved budget.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on cost performance financial forecasts and potential risks to project timelines and budgets.

Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Ensure compliance with local and international standards codes of practice and regulatory requirements related to quantity surveying and cost management.
• Stay up to date with changes in industry regulations and costrelated practices ensuring the companys methods are aligned with current standards and regulations.

Qualifications :

Education:

• A Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in quantity surveying within the construction infrastructure or development sector with significant experience on largescale projects.
• Proven ability to manage and lead cost management and quantity surveying activities on complex projects ensuring financial targets are met and exceeded.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on mentoring and developing a highperforming team.
• Expertise in cost estimating cost control value engineering and contract management.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software cost management tools and spreadsheets (e.g. CostX Procore MS Excel).
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English both written and verbal.
• Indepth knowledge of local Saudi Arabian construction regulations procurement procedures and industry standards.

Preferred:

• Saudi National (preferred for local knowledge and regulatory compliance).
• Experience in managing cost control for government or largescale infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire teams driving exceptional performance in cost management and project delivery.
• Attention to Detail: Strong capability in managing and reviewing cost estimates financial reports and contracts to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Strategic Thinking: Skilled in developing longterm cost management strategies that align with project and organizational goals.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Expertise in working closely with clients contractors and stakeholders to meet financial and project expectations.
• ProblemSolving: Proactively addresses and resolves financial challenges and risks ensuring project success and financial stability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime