Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS

About this opportunity
Gleeds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have a number of exciting future opportunities, supporting many iconic projects and programs in the region. We are seeking MRICS qualified and ambitious Quantity Surveying and Cost Management professionals, who want to develop their career in a personable and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering Pre and post contract cost management 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.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• 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 Chartered
• 10+ years post graduate demonstrable experience in all aspects of pre and post contract quantity surveying
• 3+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia
• 3+ years’ experience with a consultancy organisation
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• 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
• Arabic language skills, native preferred

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS or equivalent chartered status
• Native English level written and oral skills
• Arabic language skills desirable
• Transferable Iqama

About us

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but 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, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility