
AtkinsRealis
Quantity Surveyor Manager - Roads & Bridges
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 08/10/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/08/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Job description
In this role you will manage all quantity surveying, measurement, valuation, cost control, and commercial administration activities associated with roads and bridges projects, ensuring effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle from construction through final account settlement. You will measure and quantify construction works in accordance with contract requirements and approved drawings, preparing detailed quantity take-offs and verifying contractor-reported quantities. You are responsible for monitoring project costs against approved budgets and forecasts, and tracking quantities associated with bridge, highway, and infrastructure works throughout the construction lifecycle. Your responsibilities include reviewing contractor interim payment applications, verifying quantities and progress achievements, and preparing valuation reports and payment recommendations. You will evaluate variation requests and change orders, preparing quantity assessments and cost estimates for proposed scope changes, and analyzing the commercial implications of design modifications and site instructions. You are responsible for monitoring project expenditure, identifying cost trends, and preparing project cost forecasts and cash flow projections. You will assist with the administration of construction contracts, reviewing contract documents, Bills of Quantities, and pricing schedules, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. In this role you will support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with contractors and suppliers, support tendering and procurement activities including bid evaluations, and ensure commercial and quantity surveying activities comply with project procedures and governance requirements.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Measure and quantify construction works in accordance with contract requirements and approved drawings
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and verify contractor-reported quantities
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and forecasts
- Track quantities associated with bridge, highway, and infrastructure works throughout the construction lifecycle
- Review contractor interim payment applications
- Verify quantities, progress achievements, and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors to confirm work completion status
- Prepare valuation reports and payment recommendations
- Ensure payment certification is carried out in accordance with contractual requirements
- Evaluate variation requests and change orders
- Prepare quantity assessments and cost estimates for proposed scope changes
- Analyze commercial implications of design modifications, site instructions, and additional works
- Maintain variation registers and monitor approval status
- Support negotiation and agreement of variation values with contractors
- Monitor project expenditure and identify cost trends
- Prepare project cost forecasts and cash flow projections
- Identify potential cost overruns and recommend mitigation measures
- Support project managers and commercial teams in budget management activities
- Assist in value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs
- Assist with the administration of construction contracts
- Review contract documents, Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules, and commercial submissions
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures
- Support contract change management and claims administration processes
- Provide commercial advice to project stakeholders when required
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Professional membership with RICS (MRICS/APC), AIQS, CIQS, ICE, or equivalent is preferred
- Additional qualifications in Commercial Management or Construction Law are advantageous
- Bring a minimum of 5 to 8 years of quantity surveying experience on major infrastructure and construction projects
- Have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of direct experience on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience working under FIDIC Contracts is essential
- Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC project experience is highly desirable
- Experience with consultants, PMCs, government authorities, or major contractors is preferred
- Demonstrate strong quantity measurement and valuation capabilities
- Show excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Demonstrate effective negotiation and contract administration skills
- Show strong cost forecasting and budgeting expertise
- Demonstrate excellent reporting and documentation abilities
- Show ability to manage multiple work packages and deadlines effectively