Senior Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
Six Construct, a subsidiary of BESIX Group, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial administration of major trade packages on large-scale construction projects in the Middle East.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial administration of major trade packages throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare, review, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts
- Manage subcontractor accounts, payment certifications, and back charge recovery
- Monitor package performance against budget and identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Support cost forecasting, budgeting, and monthly commercial reporting
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures
- Evaluate contractual changes and assess their commercial impact
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Provide guidance and supervision to Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience within large scale building, civil, or infrastructure projects
- Proven experience managing major trade packages independently
- Strong background in variations, claims, final accounts, subcontract management, and cost control
- Experience managing large steel, façade, and complex construction packages highly preferred
- GCC experience advantageous
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Company Description
- Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East, employing approximately 4,000 in the region.
What You'll Do
- Lead the commercial administration of major trade packages throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, payment certifications, and back charge recovery.
- Monitor package performance against budget and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Support cost forecasting, budgeting, and monthly commercial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
- Evaluate contractual changes and assess their commercial impact.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution through accurate commercial records.
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and supervision to Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.
- Review commercial outputs and ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
- Promote commercial best practices across project teams.
What We Need From You
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- MRICS (or equivalent professional accreditation) is strongly preferred.
- Master's Degree is advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years of Quantity Surveying experience within large scale building, civil, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience managing major trade packages independently.
- Strong background in variations, claims, final accounts, subcontract management, and cost control.
- Experience managing large steel, façade, and complex construction packages is highly preferred.
- GCC experience is advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial practices.
- Advanced cost management and forecasting capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us
- Competitive Benefits
- Positive Workplace Culture
- Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
- Exposure to large scale, high impact projects in the Middle East
- Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
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