Senior Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract)

• Core Responsibilities

  1. Variations, Claims & Entitlement Management
  • Lead preparation, submission and negotiation of variations and claims • Conduct detailed impact analysis for cost, time & entitlement components • Manage substantiation, supporting documentation and commercial narratives • Ensure timely follow-up for approvals and commercial settlements
  1. Client Valuations & Payment Applications
  • Review, validate and approve monthly client applications for payment • Track certification progress, rejections and reconciliation items • Support revenue realization and cash flow optimization through timely invoicing
  1. Subcontract Administration & Cost Control
  • Oversee measurement, valuation and certification of subcontract works • Review subcontract agreements for commercial alignment with main contract • Administer back-charges, provisional items and reconciliation statements • Support subcontract final account closure and negotiation
  1. Contractual Correspondence & Commercial Documentation
  • Draft and manage commercial correspondence including notices and responses • Maintain commercial logs, change registers and risk registers • Ensure contractual and claim-related documentation is accurate and traceable • Coordinate with Contract Admin on contractual obligations and compliance
  1. Team Supervision & Commercial Support
  • Supervise QS and Junior QS on measurement, valuations and reporting tasks • Mentor and support functional skill development within the commercial team • Provide task cover and support during absence/peak workload periods • Contribute to cross-department coordination to resolve gaps and risks

  Outputs / Deliverables

  • Variation and claim submissions with substantiation • Client payment applications and certification tracking • Subcontract payment certifications and reconciliations • Commercial logs, registers and cost trackers • Final account documentation (client & subcontract) • Commercial correspondence and entitlement notices • Mentoring support outputs for QS team

Desired Candidate Profile

• Qualifications

  • BSc Quantity Surveying or BE Civil (RICS preferred but not mandatory)

  Experience

  • 7–12 years post-contract commercial/QS experience in contracting • Experience in managing variations, claims and subcontract accounts • Middle East/GCC contracting experience preferred

  Technical Competencies

  • Commercial measurement & valuation capability • Strong contractual & claims knowledge (FIDIC preferred) • Variation & final account preparation and negotiation • Ability to review financial and commercial metrics • Familiarity with cost control, budgeting & revenue tracking • Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and ERP systems (SAP or similar)

  Behavioural Competencies

  • Negotiation & stakeholder management skills • Analytical, structured and detail-oriented mindset • Strong documentation and communication discipline • Team leadership and mentoring capability • High accountability and follow-through

  Final Accountability

  Maximize commercial entitlements, protect project financial outcomes and ensure accuracy of commercial records by driving claims, valuations, cost controls and subcontract administration while developing QS team capability.

Designation: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract) Department: Commercial Work Location: Project Based / Site Based Reports To: Commercial Manager / Commercial Head Supervises: Quantity Surveyor, Junior Quantity Surveyor Stakeholders: Internal: Project Management, Cost Control, Planning, Procurement, Contract Admin, Site Teams External: Client, Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers Purpose Lead and manage post-contract cost control, valuation, variations, claims and subcontract commercial administration while guiding QS functions, strengthening commercial compliance, supporting contractual entitlements and ensuring timely recovery and cost accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.