Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Quantity Surveyor at Al Shirawi Group.

Role Purpose

Manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, including cost tracking, payment applications, variations, and subcontractor billing to ensure timely certification, accurate financial reporting, and protection of commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

Payment & Billing

• Ensure on-time submission of payment applications.
• Prepare interim payment applications.
• Perform subcontractor billing: cross-check at site, evaluate, and certify.
• Certify subcontractor payments in a timely manner.

Cost & Variations Management

• Prepare variations cost documentation, submission, and follow-up for approval.
• Prepare and submit variations with tracking for approval.
• Prepare take-off quantities and scope-wise packages.
• Prepare End of Term (EOT) claims.

Contract & Commercial Administration

• Review and comment on draft contracts received from clients.
• Review and modify subcontractor agreements in accordance with project scope and main contract terms.
• Attend commercial-related meetings with main contractor, client, and other stakeholders.

Documentation & Verification

• Maintain logs for variations, instructions, RFIs, PAs, PCs, and related documents.
• Verify scope (item and quantity) against contract Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Compare IFT and IFC drawings; report and raise variation claims for any changes identified.

Financial Close-Out

• Prepare Cost to Complete (CTC) and statement of final account.

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Track and maintain commercial status of projects.
• Follow up on certifications.
• Report status to line manager on overall project progress including billing, variations, certification, and program delays.
• Provide timely alerts to the operations team on critical issues including de-scope, long lead items, and cash flow concerns.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or graduation in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Experience in Joinery Costing and Quantity Surveying works.