At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for Quantity Surveyors to join our Riyadh team working on a wide range of infrastructure projects, often large and complex.

With a market leading client base and a varied portfolio of projects, this is an exciting time to join the growing team in Saudi Arabia and develop a career with Turner & Townsend.

You will be working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support but also have the opportunity to demonstrate working on your own initiative.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
• Review and participate with the design services team in the development of the cost estimates.
• Providing excellent service delivery to clients, gaining their trust and enhancing our reputation
• Ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre-contract to construction completion.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Developing cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable
• Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced
• Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports
• Interfacing with the client, contractors and other consultants, where applicable

• BSc in related subject or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar roles
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters
• Knowledge of market prices and pricing of infrastructure works
• Excellent measurement capability for infrastructure works, accuracy and efficiency are essential
• Experienced user of MS Office, advanced MS Excel user
• Experience in the Middle East is preferable
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com