Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor role at Glow Beauty on Demand. This opportunity is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. KEO is a creative enterprise focused on innovation and end-to-end services across built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision on iconic projects and prosperous communities. We invite you to join a highly integrated, agile firm with opportunities for professional development, hybrid working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing and controlling the project budget and providing regular cost reports to the client and project team. Ensure that the project is delivered within the approved budget and cost expectations.
• Overseeing the preparation of procurement documents, tendering processes, and contractor selection. Ensure that all procurement activities are in line with project objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Implementing and managing FIDIC contracts, including reviewing contract conditions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Resolve any disputes related to contracts, and handle claims and negotiations.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, including material and labor costs, for different stages of the project. Analyze and advise on costs related to construction methods, resource requirements, and schedule impacts.
• Maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, including cost reports, payments, and contractor claims. Prepare periodic reports for senior management and the client.
• Managing the assessment, evaluation, and negotiation of project changes and variations. Ensure that changes are appropriately documented and that their impact on the project's budget and timeline is effectively managed.
• Identifying and assessing potential financial risks and providing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with the project team to minimize cost overruns and delays.
• Participating in value engineering exercises to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality and standards.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with the client, contractors, and consultants. Provide advice on cost-related matters and act as the primary point of contact for all financial and contractual issues.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 12 years of career experience, paired with a Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is preferred but not mandatory.
• FIDIC contract knowledge is essential; any additional certifications related to construction or project management are a plus.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.