Quantity Surveyor | Jordan

Position Overview

Advertised Location

• The posting labels the position as Jordan and states that the work location is Amman, Jordan.
• The client will arrange a work visa and relocation for a successful candidate who is not local.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is highly regarded.
• Relevant professional membership or certification is advantageous.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Minimum eight years of Quantity Surveying or closely related experience is required.
• The posting requires client-side construction experience and strong experience with bills of quantities, estimates, tenders, valuations, variations, and claims.
• Experience with luxury residences, five-star hotels, palaces, or other high-end finishing projects is required.
• Middle East project experience is highly regarded.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, bills of quantities, tender documents, and commercial documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract conditions and resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in pre-tender activities and raise queries and clarifications.
• Analyze contractor and supplier quotations and provide commercial recommendations.
• Monitor expenditure, costs, procurement, and financial risks.
• Measure completed work and prepare or review interim and final valuations.
• Assess variations, claims, additional works, cost adjustments, and payment applications.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and management updates.
• Conduct site inspections to verify progress, quantities, and quality.
• Support contract administration, commercial negotiations, project close-out, and confidential documentation.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced quantity surveying and cost-control capability.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of high-end construction materials and finishes.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Strong numerical, analytical, commercial, negotiation, planning, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in relevant quantity-surveying and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional communication, stakeholder management, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is USD 2,000-2,500 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include accommodation, meals, health insurance, transport, an annual bonus, and flights home every two years.