Quantity Surveyor (Remote)

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51 st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

– Our newest opportunity is for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in Jeddah, KSA .
– This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial and contractual aspects of the cleaning and waste management projects in Jeddah Governorate. This role involves cost estimation, budget management, and ensuring that project expenditures are controlled and aligned with financial objectives.
– The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that all financial elements of the projects are properly accounted for and reported.

We envisage success in this role to include:
– Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for cleaning and waste management projects.
– Reviewing and monitoring project costs to ensure that expenditures are within approved budgets.
– Providing cost control and value engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.
– Preparing detailed bills of quantities (BOQs) and cost reports for project managers and stakeholders.
– Evaluating and approving payment certificates, invoices, and change orders from contractors.
– Conducting site visits to assess project progress and verify work completed against invoices.
– Assisting in contract negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with financial terms and conditions.
– Providing recommendations for cost-saving measures and improvements to financial management processes.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 3+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost estimation, or project cost control, preferably in public infrastructure or environmental projects, partnered with a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field .

Furthermore, you should demonstrate:
– Strong knowledge of construction cost management, financial reporting, and contract administration.
– Proficiency in quantity surveying software and tools (e.g., CostX, Primavera).
– Certification from a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIQS) is an advantage.
– Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in managing project costs and budgets.
– Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.

Saudi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

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.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.