Lead Quantity Surveyor - Managing QS (Post Contract)

Overview

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a site-based team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistent performance across multiple project packages and phases.
• Take ownership of all cost control, measurement, and valuation activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact with the client, project consultants, and contractors, ensuring clear alignment on budgets, contract terms, and change processes.
• Review and approve payment applications, variations, and claims, ensuring compliance with contract provisions and programme timelines.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards to both client and internal leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies, tender analysis, and contract administration, in line with best practice and project-specific objectives.
• Lead on change management, assessing cost implications and advising the client on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to the cost management team, ensuring junior staff are mentored, supported, and developed.
• Champion the consistent application of industry best practices, tools, and systems across all commercial functions.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions without compromising on project quality and delivery.
• Manage complex stakeholder expectations, navigating competing priorities while maintaining programme and commercial targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local construction legislation, market rates, and industry benchmarks.
• Support broader client relationship management and business development efforts through high-quality service delivery and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS) from a recognised university and MRICS membership or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including 10 years on large-scale projects and 7 years in the Middle East
• Proven background in consultancy roles, leading cost management services across multiple fast-paced workstreams
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language skills advantageous
• Proficiency in CostX and strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail
• Deep knowledge of construction industry standards, procurement methods, and cost management best practices
• Strong organisational and leadership skills, with ability to manage multiple teams and deliverables under pressure