Civil Engineer Quantity Surveying

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar building systems
alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job purpose

Civil QS Engineer works with the Technical Department to perform accurate quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and material analyses for civil and architectural works. The role ensures optimized project costs, accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and compliance with project drawings, specifications, and standards through effective coordination with design, planning, and procurement teams.

Key accountability areas

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for all civil and architectural elements using AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
• Develop, verify, and update BOQs in accordance with tender, shop, and IFC drawings, as well as applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure measurement accuracy and consistency across all project documents and revisions.
• Review and assess design changes, updating quantities and associated cost impacts as required.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, rate analyses, and budget breakdowns for civil and architectural works.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to validate material quantities and support tender evaluations and comparisons.
• Collaborate with design, planning, and site teams to verify quantities, resolve discrepancies, and support design coordination.
• Provide technical support on quantity and cost-related matters during design development, tendering, and construction phases.
• Maintain organized and updated records of drawings, take-off sheets, and BOQs.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools and templates for cost control, material tracking, and progress measurement.
• Ensure all documentation and deliverables comply with company standards and project requirements.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:
Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in Surveying & Mapping Sciences or Civil Engineering

Work experience

5 to 10 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Cost estimating
• Construction engineering
• Procurement
• Reporting

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.