Manager - Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
GMG seeks a Manager - Quantity Surveyor to lead project cost management activities across all stages, from design through project completion.
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Responsibilities
- Lead cost management across design, tender, and construction phases
- Develop comprehensive project budgets and cost plans
- Monitor expenditures and forecast cost to completion
- Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Drive value engineering initiatives
- Oversee preparation and validation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
- Review detailed quantity take offs and cost estimates
- Provide strategic input for project feasibility and budgeting decisions
- Lead commercial aspects of procurement strategy
- Review and finalize tender documents and pricing structures
- Evaluate bids and recommend contractor selection
- Support contract negotiations and award
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or MBA (preferred)
- 10 15 years of experience in quantity surveying / cost management
- Proven experience handling large scale or multiple projects
- Experience in retail Fit out projects will be an advantage
- Strong background in contract administration and claims management
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Who we are
- GMG is a global well being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors.
- Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well being sector.
- Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries.
Role Summary
- The Manager Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading project cost management activities across all stages, from design through project completion.
- The role ensures robust cost planning, contract administration, commercial risk management, and financial control across multiple or complex projects.
- The incumbent acts as a key commercial advisor to the Director Projects, ensuring financial discipline, value optimization, and contractual compliance across the project life cycle.
Cost Planning & Financial Control
- Lead cost management across design, tender, and construction phases.
- Develop comprehensive project budgets and cost plans.
- Monitor expenditures and forecast cost to completion.
- Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive value engineering initiatives.
BOQ, Estimation & Feasibility
- Oversee preparation and validation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
- Review detailed quantity take offs and cost estimates.
- Provide strategic input for project feasibility and budgeting decisions.
Procurement & Tender Management
- Lead commercial aspects of procurement strategy.
- Review and finalize tender documents and pricing structures.
- Evaluate bids and recommend contractor selection.
- Support contract negotiations and award.
Contract Administration & Claims
- Manage all contractual matters including variations, claims, disputes.
- Review and approve contractor submissions and interim valuations.
- Ensure contractual compliance and risk minimization.
- Lead commercial negotiations with contractors/vendors.
Site Monitoring & Validation
- Conduct periodic site visits for progress validation and cost verification.
- Ensure executed work aligns with contract specifications.
- Validate quantities for payment certification.
Reporting & Commercial Governance
- Prepare and present cost reports, cash flow forecasts, variance analysis.
- Advise Project Director on commercial performance and risks.
- Ensure alignment with company financial goals.
Stakeholder & Cross Functional Coordination
- Liaise with Project Management, Finance & Procurement, Legal & Contracts teams.
- Act as primary commercial interface with contractors and consultants.
People Management
- The incumbent is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets in collaboration with team members.
- Actively mentoring, guiding, and providing direction to the team to cultivate skill development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Applies structured performance management practices to monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and drive the team towards achieving periodic KPIs.
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