Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Quantity Surveyor at Amentum, based on a major construction project in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

Amentum UK and International operates at the forefront of engineering, project management, and solutions integration, collaborating with government entities on intricate and impactful programs worldwide. The company has a strong presence in Saudi Arabia and is actively involved in critical projects throughout the region, spearheading technical responsibilities for programme management, engineering oversight, and construction assurance.

Role Purpose

Provide client-side commercial and cost management support on a major construction project in Saudi Arabia, overseeing contractor commercial performance, assessing payment applications, managing change and variation processes, supporting cost forecasting, and delivering clear commercial advice to support project delivery and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

• Review contractor applications for payment and assess contractual entitlement.
• Verify completed works against contract requirements, project progress, and agreed payment mechanisms.
• Prepare payment assessments and commercial recommendations.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, liabilities, and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

Change Management

• Assess notified changes, variations, compensation events, and their commercial impact.
• Evaluate contractor quotations, cost submissions, risks, and programme implications.
• Prepare independent estimates and commercial assessments.
• Maintain change registers and ensure approved changes are reflected in project forecasts and contract values.
• Identify emerging commercial risks and opportunities.

Forecasting & Reporting

• Maintain cost reports and forecast final project costs.
• Track actual and forecast expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyse cost trends, risks, and commercial performance.
• Provide regular commercial reports and recommendations to project leadership.
• Support commercial assurance, governance, and audit activities.

Contract & Commercial Administration

• Support the administration and commercial management of construction contracts.
• Participate in risk management and early warning processes.
• Advise on the commercial implications of project decisions and contract actions.
• Monitor contractual obligations, key milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with contractor commercial teams to resolve issues efficiently and proactively.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with project controls, engineering, construction, finance, and contractor teams.
• Provide clear commercial analysis and advice to support informed decision-making.
• Present complex commercial matters in a concise and practical manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in quantity surveying or commercial management on construction, infrastructure, engineering, or major capital projects.
• Experience administering construction contracts under FIDIC, NEC4, or other recognised international forms of contract.
• Strong understanding of payment mechanisms, change management, cost control, forecasting, and contractor commercial management.
• Ability to assess contractor submissions and provide robust commercial recommendations.

Desirable

• NEC4 ECC experience, particularly Option A contracts.
• Professional membership, or working towards membership, of RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering projects within Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, or other international major-project environments.
• Experience working in a client-side, PMC, or programme management environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Fluent Arabic and English language skills (written and verbal), with the ability to engage effectively with Saudi contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Additional Information

Amentum values safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. The company puts people at the heart of its business and supports positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. The company welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements for a role. Feedback on the recruitment process is welcome.