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Quantity Surveyor (Saudi National only)

Decima International
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Project Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, or construction cost control experience within large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related technical field.
  • Prior experience working on data center, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale building projects.
  • Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQs, measurement rules, payment applications, variations, claims support, and cost reporting.
  • Experience reviewing contractor progress claims, invoices, change orders, quantity records, and commercial documentation.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, scope documents, BOQs, and contract documents.
Nice to have
  • Professional membership or certification such as MRICS, RICS, AIQS, AACE, or an equivalent quantity surveying/cost management credential.
  • Experience working on hyperscale data centers or other large-scale, mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience working in a PMC, owner’s representative, or client-side project management environment.
  • Previous experience working in KSA or the wider GCC region.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC contracts, construction claims, change management, and commercial reporting processes.
What the job really is

The Quantity Surveyor role at Decima International involves supporting cost management and commercial administration for a large-scale data center project in Riyadh. Responsibilities include preparing and validating quantity take-offs, reviewing contractor payment applications, and assisting with cost reports and budget updates. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure accurate tracking of costs and compliance with contract requirements.

Things to weigh
  • Position is not currently active and is associated with the planned launch of operations in KSA, meaning immediate employment is not guaranteed.
  • The role is specifically for Saudi Nationals only.
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Role clarity5/5
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