Quantity Surveyor - Cost Engineer
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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer with 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Engineering (MEP or Civil) to join their team in Jeddah, KSA. The role involves conducting surveys, managing land-information systems, researching legal records, and preparing reports.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct surveys to ascertain locations of natural features and human made structures using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments
- Operate and manage land information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports
- Review information from survey teams regarding measurements of distances, directions, angles, and elevation points
- Research legal records, analyze data to determine location of boundary lines
- Record results of surveys, verify accuracy of data, and prepare plots, maps, and reports
- Work on complex problems of diverse scope
Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering degree (MEP or Civil Engineering specialization)
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or related construction disciplines
- Advanced proficiency in land information systems and computer aided surveying software
- Demonstrated expertise in survey data analysis, verification, and technical report preparation
- Comprehensive knowledge of boundary research, legal records analysis, and property demarcation procedures
- Proven ability to manage complex surveying projects of diverse scope and scale
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic or Asian languages is required
- Asian or Arabic nationality
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Company Description
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm.
- We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals.
Job Description
- 10 + years of experience
- Bachelor of Engineering
- MEP or Civil degree
- Asian or Arabic
- 6 days a week, Saturday half day
- Preferable to be in KSA.
- Normally receives general direction/instructions on new assignments.
- Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human made structures.
- Operates and manages land information computer systems.
- Reviews information from survey teams.
- Researches legal records.
- Records the results of surveys, verifies the accuracy of data, and prepares plots, maps, and reports.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering degree (MEP or Civil Engineering specialization) from an accredited institution
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, or related construction disciplines
- Advanced proficiency in land information systems and computer aided surveying software
- Demonstrated expertise in survey data analysis, verification, and technical report preparation
- Comprehensive knowledge of boundary research, legal records analysis, and property demarcation procedures
- Proven ability to manage complex surveying projects of diverse scope and scale
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic or Asian languages is required
- Professional certification or licensure in surveying or cost engineering is preferred
- Established professional track record in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or Gulf region is advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities with meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
Additional Information
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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