Our client is a leading oil & gas contractor in Muscat, Oman.

The Role

Sr. Quantity surveyor responsible for the contract administration, measurement, valuation, invoicing, forecasting & cost control (including subcontracts). A dvice cost saving measures to Project Manager and ensure execution in accordance with internal controls, policies, local legal requirements and recognized good practice.

Requirements

- Review and administration of contracts and contract changes, accurate preparation of monthly contract reviews and contractual claims.
- Submitting reports as per the Contract - to be reviewed by PM & CM
- Lead negotiations with clients of contracts in terms of monthly valuations, variations, terms and conditions.
- Compilation, management and negotiations of contractual claims both up and downstream and able to undertake claims avoidance measures.
- To promptly manage in consultation with the Commercial Manager and bring to satisfactory outcome any arbitration notice or legal action issued by or against the company.
- To ensure all contracts commercial operations are in accordance with the company's procedures and policies.
- Cooperation and liaison with the Company's estimator in terms of pre and post work pack contractual and commercial advice including preparing and maintaining live commercial risk registers.
- Cooperation and liaison with the company's Project Manager to ensure sound commercial operation of all ongoing contracts to ensure successful financial outcomes of all operations.
- To aid in the ongoing continuous improvement of commercial management systems and procedures which ensure contract requirements are met and the company's position is protected in all ongoing trading activities.
- To set a positive, professional example to all subordinate staff and demonstrate good leadership supporting the company's core values
- Assisting in establishing a client's requirements
- Performing risk, value management, cost control and forecasting;
- Preparing and analyzing costing for tenders;
- Providing advice on contractual claims;
- Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
- Valuing completed work and arranging payments;
- Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
- Responsible to establish, update and implement procedures and method statements
- And any other job responsibilities given by the Line Manager