Manager - Quantity Surveyor

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.

These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

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 will acts as a key commercial advisor to the Director - Projects, ensuring financial discipline, value optimization, and contractual compliance across the project life cycle.

Key Success Drivers including Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 1.

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 2. 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 3. 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 4. Contract Administration & Claims
• Manage all contractual matters including: o Variations o Claims o Disputes
• Review and approve contractor submissions and interim valuations
• Ensure contractual compliance and risk minimization