Quantity Surveyor - Landscape & irrigation

Quantity Surveyor – Landscape & Irrigation (Pre & Post Contract)

Location: Head Office – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Reporting To: Commercial Manager / Operations Director

Job Summary: The Quantity Surveyor – Landscape & Irrigation is responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of landscape and irrigation projects from pre-contract tendering through post-contract delivery and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tendering & Estimation
  • Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates for landscape and irrigation works, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation networks, water features, and related infrastructure.
  • Perform accurate quantity take-offs directly from AutoCAD and Revit models as well as IFC drawings and specifications.
  • Review tender documents to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, risks, and commercial exposure.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization exercises.
  • Coordinate with design, BIM, procurement, and technical teams during bid preparation.
  • Prepare commercial clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and risk registers.
• Post-Contract Responsibilities
  • Cost Control & Budget Management
    • Establish and manage approved project budgets, cost plans, and cash-flow forecasts.
    • Monitor actual costs versus budgets and prepare monthly cost and variance reports.
    • Track procurement costs and subcontract commitments against approved budgets.
  • Measurement & Valuations
    • Measure executed works using AutoCAD drawings and Revit as-built models.
    • Prepare and submit interim payment applications in accordance with contract terms.
    • Review, verify, and certify subcontractor and supplier payment claims.
  • Variations & Claims
    • Identify, quantify, and price variations, change orders, and additional works.
    • Prepare fully substantiated variation submissions with drawings, take-offs, and cost build-ups.
    • Support negotiation and agreement of variations with clients and consultants.
    • Assist with claims, loss & expense submissions, and commercial EOT impact assessments.
  • Subcontract Management
    • Assist in preparation and evaluation of subcontract BOQs and agreements.
    • Measure and manage subcontractor works, variations, and final accounts.
    • Ensure subcontractor payments align with site progress and contractual terms.
  • Final Accounts & Close-Out
    • Prepare, negotiate, and close final accounts for both clients and subcontractors.
    • Ensure all commercial matters are fully resolved prior to project close-out.
    • Maintain complete and auditable commercial records.
  • Coordination & Reporting
    • Work closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Planning Engineers, BIM teams, and Procurement.
    • Attend commercial and project coordination meetings.
    • Provide commercial and technical input during audits and management reviews.
    • Support senior management with cost forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting.

• Minimum 5–8 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven and direct experience in landscape & irrigation projects (mandatory).
• Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of softscape & planting works.
• Strong understanding of irrigation systems (mainlines, laterals, valves, pumps, controllers).
• Strong understanding of hardscape works (paving, kerbs, planters, external structures).
• Experience with lump sum and re-measurement contracts.
• High-level proficiency in Excel and quantity take-off methods.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate between 2D drawings and 3D BIM models.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• RICS or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong commercial judgment.
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Capable of working independently within a HQ environment.

• Work on benchmark landscape & irrigation projects across the Kingdom.
• Full involvement in pre-contract and post-contract commercial management.
• Strategic HQ role with exposure to senior management and decision-making.
• Long-term growth within a specialized and professional organization.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction