Company Description
Shaker Consultancy Group, founded in 1982, is a leading engineering and design firm in the MENA region, with offices in 8 countries and projects in 19 countries worldwide. The firm delivers multidisciplinary consultancy and engineering services, including project management, design, construction, and commercial management. Shaker’s expertise spans city-wide infrastructure, building services, and high voltage engineering, serving complex projects such as smart cities, district cooling plants, and LEED-certified buildings. With a team of over 1,200 professionals and more than 2,000 successfully completed projects, Shaker operates to high international standards and offers exposure to large-scale, technically advanced developments.
Role Description
The Senior MEP QS Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Cairo, Egypt, responsible for managing cost and quantity aspects of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in building and infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing and reviewing bills of quantities, cost estimates, and tender documents, and conducting detailed measurements and valuations for MEP works. The Senior MEP QS Engineer will monitor project budgets, assess contractor claims and variations, and provide cost control reports and cash flow forecasts. Daily tasks include coordinating closely with design, MEP coordination, and site teams to validate quantities, ensure compliance with specifications, and support value engineering initiatives. The role also requires participation in progress meetings, supporting commercial negotiations, and contributing to continuous improvement of QS processes and standards.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and Building Services, with proven experience in quantity surveying for complex projects.
- Solid background in Electrical Engineering and MEP Coordination, including reviewing designs, shop drawings, and ensuring integration of all building services.
- Practical experience in Plumbing and related building services, with the ability to assess quantities, costs, and technical compliance for plumbing installations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or a closely related field; professional QS or cost management certifications are an advantage.
- Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in MEP quantity surveying within consultancy or contracting environments, preferably on large-scale or high-rise projects.
- Proficiency in QS tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, cost estimating platforms, Excel) and strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities, with strong attention to detail and the capacity to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Knowledge of relevant international standards, contract forms (e.g., FIDIC), and local regulations in Egypt or the MENA region is highly desirable.
