Job title:
Faithful + Gould is a construction consulting firm and a member of the WS Atkins group of companies (www.atkinsglobal.com). As one of the world’s leading providers of comprehensive solutions for the built environment, Faithful + Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, software, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for over 60 years.
We are currently looking for experienced Quantity Surveyors to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across different sectors and different locations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a location based role. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“Note: We are currently awaiting award on several important projects. If awarded, this position is a key role. Thus, we are keen to speak to individuals in the market with the expertise listed below for potential future work programmes.”
Responsibilities:
The Quantity Surveyor will report to either the Assistant Manager/Senior Commercial Manager
Will be responsible for organizing measurement tasks when preparing estimates/cost plans
Draft cost estimates/plans to be reviewed and finalized with senior management.
Preparation of BOQ including formulation of preamble/general requirements.
Conduct market review/research to compile and update unit rates for estimation.
Responsible for on-site and off-site quantity checks and confirmation regarding batches and changeovers.
Responsible for checking and verifying all invoices for the sub-packages mentioned in the website.
– Keep a record of payments
Checking materials on and off site and verifying delivery and acceptance from customer representative for payment approval.
Prepare and maintain records of all subcontractors contracts and payments.
On-site verification of final accounts submitted by contractors, sub-contractors and selected suppliers, adjusting as necessary and making recommendations to the client.
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
Prepare monthly cost report and cash flow forecast
Perform cost estimates for alternative design solutions
Make estimates of changes.
requirements:
Competencies / Qualifications / Technical Experience
Basic
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related
– At least 5-10 years of experience with at least 3 years of experience working for a consultant
Middle East Experience
Flexibility to be anywhere in Saudi Arabia
Computer knowledge (Autocad measurement, MS Excel, Word, etc.)
Knowing and understanding the following:
Cost planning (concept design, schematic design and detailed design)
– Measurement / BOQ in POMI & CESMM
Arranging contract documents
Understand FDIC Contract Forms
Industry experience in Saudi Arabia:
– Hotels, Residential, Retail, Civil/Infrastructure
Demonstrate a good understanding of aggregating unit averages for grade
desirable:
– WORKING FOR MRICS
Pre-contract experience
Experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Behavioral Competencies:
Essential (planning and time management, influence skills, customer focus, etc.)
– self initiator
– mission oriented
Team player but able to work independently with minimal supervision
– Able to meet specified outputs
– Able to participate in client meetings
– disciplined
– Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to act on their own and in a proactive manner
Rewards and benefits:
We offer an excellent package that includes:
Competitive salary
Life and medical insurance coverage
– annual vacation
Life and medical insurance coverage
Company gratuity program
– Rewards system
Annual flight allowance to the point of departure
– Employee Well-Being Program – Free 24 hour advice on financial, legal and family care professionals as well as access to personal health, fitness and nutrition advisors;
SNC-Lavalin Faithful + Gould is one of the world’s leading project and program management consulting firms, with more than 2,400 professionals working worldwide. Our goal is to protect and maximize the interests of our clients at all stages of planning and delivery of projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, and within budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with customer teams and developing long-term relationships.
Major services include – project management, program management, project controls, commercial management, cost management, expert scheduling and construction planning. Our industry is undergoing a digital transformation and we are investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service.
We have focused our digital transformation around platform modernization and product development and through standardization and automation, we achieve efficiencies that are passed directly to our customers who benefit from consistent quality of service as well as savings.
Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success depends on hiring – and then developing – brilliant people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. This diversity of talent is exactly what sets us apart.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What does equality, transformation and inclusion look like at the SNC-Lavalin Group?
We believe in giving everyone an equal voice simply because it’s the right thing to do.
SNC-Lavalin Faithful + Gould is one of the world’s leading project and program management consulting firms, with more than 2,400 professionals working worldwide.
Our goal is to protect and maximize the interests of our clients at all stages of planning and delivery of projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, and within budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with customer teams and developing long-term relationships.
Major services include – project management, program management, project controls, commercial management, cost management, expert scheduling and construction planning.
Our industry is undergoing a digital transformation and we are investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service. We have focused our digital transformation around platform modernization and product development and through standardization and automation, we achieve efficiencies that are passed directly to our customers who benefit from consistent quality of service as well as savings.
Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success depends on hiring – and then developing – brilliant people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. This diversity of talent is exactly what sets us apart.