Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (QS) Engineer
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company: Citiscape
Industry: Infrastructure, Landscaping, and Design Projects
About Citiscape
Citiscape is a leading landscape and infrastructure development company, delivering iconic projects across the region. We specialize in the planning, execution, and management of world-class landscaping and infrastructure projects in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Role Purpose
We are seeking a highly experienced
Quantity Surveyor (QS) Engineer to join our dynamic team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying for large-scale infrastructure and landscaping projects and must have direct experience with
Giga/Mega Projects or similar.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimates, and tender documentation.
- Conduct quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and value engineering for infrastructure and landscaping projects.
- Manage and monitor project costs from inception to completion to ensure budget compliance.
- Evaluate and validate contractor and subcontractor claims, variations, and progress payments.
- Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure alignment between design intent and project costing.
- Support procurement by preparing cost comparisons and supplier evaluations.
- Perform site visits to validate work progress and ensure accurate measurement and reporting.
- Review and negotiate contracts in line with project objectives and company policies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Prepare regular reports on cost status, forecasts, and risk assessments for senior management.
- Accurately quantify materials, labor, and resources required for a project
- Develop detailed and realistic Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Forecast and control project budgets and cash flows
- Identify potential cost-saving opportunities (value engineering)
- Ensure the project remains within budget from inception to completion
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years of proven experience in quantity surveying for infrastructure, landscaping, and design projects.
- Must have exposure working on Large Scale Projects such as Qiddiya, Roshn, Red Sea, King Salman Park, Green Riyadh, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contractual frameworks.
- Excellent skills in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Candy, or similar).
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of local Saudi regulations, market rates, and supply chain.
Preferred Candidate
- Based in Saudi Arabia
- Familiar with working in multicultural environments and cross-functional teams.
