Lead Quantity Surveyor

**Job Summary**:
Quantity surveyors manage the costs on a construction project. They help to ensure that the construction project is completed within its projected budget. They are responsible for the cost of any building project - from initial estimates, right through to the final acquisition of materials.

**Duties & Responsibilities, (include but not limited to)**:

- Act as a senior member for the Quantity Surveying Section in the Design center.
- Support the tendering process, by taking the responsibility to attend the tender queries related to bills of quantities and evaluation of tenderers for the preparation of tender analysis report within the stipulated time.
- Ensure client satisfaction with quantity surveying deliverables in high quality standards and in a timely manner.
- Be responsible for the preparation of BOQ (along with QS team) for quantity take-off and to ensure all key elements from relevant design departments (including Electrical, Mechanical, Landscape & Irrigation) are incorporated.
- Be responsible to create a ‘Rate Build up’ Database by periodically contacting/researching suppliers to obtain unit rates used for construction cost estimates along with latest construction methodologies.
- Closely work with design teams for the preparation of cost estimates at various design stages (e.g. concept design, schematic design, draft final design, tender documents), as needed.
- Conduct value engineering exercises for various design options presented by design teams, as needed and advise the team accordingly.
- Support in tendering process, by responding to tender clarifications, evaluation of contractor’s submission and the preparation of the Tender Analysis Reports.
- Support the calculation of upfront, high-level project cost estimates to Design Sectors and Geographies during the project sales process, as required.
- Ensure Client satisfaction with quantity surveying deliverables. Implement company policies and procedures.
- Provide the support and cooperation with the quality department requirements and audits.
- Provide the support and cooperation in regards to the business development & tenders management activities when requested.

**Education & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in **Civil Engineering/quantity surveying.**
- 10+ years of total experience with minimum of **5 years **experience in quantity surveying in engineering consultancy firms..
- **Chartered Professional Engineering **certification is an advantage.
- Deep knowledge of quantity surveying best practices.
- Understanding of international engineering standards and codes.
- Good communication & interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge in **AutoCAD**.
- Ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse group of people.
- Sound knowledge of local market rates.
- Proficient in **MS Office**

**Required Skills**:

- A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach.
- A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
- A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Responsible and trustworthy.
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Possess excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work unaided and think on your own initiative

**Salary**: QAR5.00 - QAR6.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- What is your current salary?
- What is your expected salary?
- What is your notice period?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- QS: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- QID (required)