Senior Quantity Surveyor - Theme Parks

Job description / Role

Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading consultancies providing integrated project and programme management services for construction and engineering projects, with a turnover in excess of £200 million.

Faithful+Gould worldwide has access to over 2,400 consultants, of whom 500+ are located in the Middle East across six offices. We have successfully delivered commercial advice and management support for over 65 years to clients in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, UK, and North America. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Atkins Group, the design and engineering company.

Active in the Middle East for 18 years, Faithful+Gould combines in-depth knowledge of the region with the ability to draw on our global resource and constructive expertise, to deliver the most challenging of projects. With registered companies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, this makes us one of the strongest international construction consultancies in the region.

Due to continued success in the Abu Dhabi we are now seeking to recruit Senior Quantity Surveyors, to join an established professional team, committed to technical integrity, innovation and development of its people, within our growing "Lifestyle" department for Theme Park developments.

Due to our ongoing expansion, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in our office in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Quantity Surveyors (Theme Parks):

Pre-Contract:
• Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1);
• Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management;
• Bills of Quantities production (POMI and CESSM3);
• Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations;
• Contract drafting (FIDIC);

Post Contract:
• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs;
• Interim valuations and payment certificates;
• Variations analysis, recommendations and management;
• Risk and value management and cost control functions;
• Costs analysis project work;
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• Preparation of progress/ cost reports;
• Reporting to Commercial Director on all commercial issues;
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

Requirements

• Experience in Theme Parks and / or Waterparks is a must. Those candidates without prior experience will not be considered for these roles;
• MRICS status as minimum for SQS level. This is non-negotiable. Junior staff must be enrolled onto RICS APC;
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised university;
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience;
• Minimum of 3 years’ UAE or international experience;
• Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 2 years';
• Knowledge in the use of QS software CATO or similar is required;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

We offer an excellent package which includes:
• A competitive salary
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

We are also the first RICS regulated business in the GCC, whereby we have in place a comprehensive APC programme, attaining a 88% pass-rate against the global industry average of 68%, with a reward scheme applicable for all passing candidates.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).