The Quantity Surveyor & Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Simultaneously, this role oversees the procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services, ensuring that the project is supplied on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

Pre-Contract: Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and take-offs from drawings and specifications.

Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of initial project budgets and feasibility studies.

Cost Tracking: Monitor project costs against the approved budget, identifying variances early and proposing corrective actions.

Valuations: Prepare and certify interim payment applications for subcontractors and main contractors based on work progress on site.

Variations: Assess, negotiate, and agree on the value of Variation Orders (VOs) and Change Requests.

Final Accounts: Prepare and settle final accounts with subcontractors and suppliers.

2. Procurement & Sourcing

Strategy: Develop a procurement schedule aligned with the project construction program (timeline).

Tendering: Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages to vendors and subcontractors.

Evaluation: Analyze received tenders/quotations (Technical & Commercial evaluation) and prepare comparison sheets (CS) for management approval.

Negotiation: Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve the best value (cost vs. quality).

Vendor Management: Maintain an updated database of approved suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Conduct performance reviews of vendors.

Logistics: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to the site to prevent project delays.

3. Contract Administration

Drafting: Draft Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders (POs), and Service Orders in compliance with company policies and legal standards (e.g., FIDIC).

Risk Management: Review contract terms to identify risks regarding warranties, indemnities, and liquidated damages.

Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving contractual claims and disputes with subcontractors/suppliers.

Education & Experience

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.

Experience:

Minimum 3–8 years of experience in the construction/real estate industry.

Technical Skills

Contracts: Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC Red/Yellow Books).

Software:

Proficiency in AutoCAD (for quantity take-offs).

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) or specialized QS software (Candy/CCS, CostX).

Market Knowledge: Familiarity with current market rates for labor, materials, and plant.

GCC Exp and Oman experience should be there

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Job Type: Full-time