We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager to join a leading engineering consultancy on an airport project in Qatar.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, commercial management and claims. And should be available to start within 1 Month
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of commercial and contractual administration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Review and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
- Prepare, assess and negotiate contractual claims, including extensions of time (EOT), loss and expense, variations and prolongation costs.
- Analyse and assess contractor claims, supporting documentation and entitlement under the contract.
- Provide contractual and commercial advice to the client and project management team.
- Monitor project risks, identify potential commercial issues and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial matters.
- Prepare commercial reports and provide regular updates on cost, claims, variations and contractual risks.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, contracts management or commercial management.
- Proven experience working on airport projects or major aviation infrastructure developments.
- Demonstrable experience in the preparation, assessment, negotiation and management of contractual claims.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, variations and extensions of time.
- Experience working for an engineering consultancy or in a client-side consultancy environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or equivalent would be an advantage.
