Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) – Construction

Location: Bahrain
Industry: Construction / Contracting / Civil Engineering
Experience: 5-7 Years in Quantity Surveying (Construction Projects

Job Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage all cost, commercial, and contractual aspects of construction projects. The role includes quantity take-off, cost control, contract management, variation claims, subcontractor handling, and preparing financial reports to ensure project profitability and compliance with contract conditions.

Key Responsibilities1. Quantity Take-Off & Cost Management

• Prepare, verify, and approve detailed quantity take-offs for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Review and validate tender BOQs and cost estimates.

2. Contract & Commercial Management

• Manage contractual obligations under FIDIC or similar contract standards.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate variation orders (VOs) and claims.
• Review contract terms, identify commercial risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare contractual correspondences to clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

3. Progress Valuation & Payment Applications

• Prepare monthly progress valuations for client billing.
• Verify and certify subcontractor monthly invoices.
• Conduct joint measurement with site teams and consultants.

4. Tendering & Procurement Support

• Review subcontractor quotations, conduct comparisons, and prepare recommendations.
• Assist in tender documentation, pricing, and bid submissions.
• Evaluate material and supplier proposals to ensure compliance with specifications.

5. Site Coordination & Measurement

• Conduct site visits to verify progress and measure work done.
• Coordinate closely with site engineers, planning engineers, and the project team.
• Maintain updated records of approved drawings, revisions, and site instructions.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly commercial reports, cost summaries, and budget status updates.
• Maintain logs for variations, claims, payments, drawings, and contractual letters.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits, project closeout, and final account preparation.

7. Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor Junior QS staff.
• Lead commercial discussions and support senior management in decision-making.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: BD400.000 - BD600.000 per month