Quantity Surveyor

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
• Office and home furniture and interior décor products

Job purpose

A quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in managing project costs, ensuring financial efficiency, and contributing to the successful completion of construction projects within budgetary constraints. They combine technical knowledge, financial acumen, and strong communication skills to oversee the financial aspects of construction projects from inception to completion.

Key accountability areas

• Cost estimation: Prepare accurate estimates of quantities and costs of materials, labor, and equipment required for construction projects.
• Budget management: Develop and manage budgets throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and project requirements.
• Bills of quantities: Prepare detailed bills of quantities and tender documents to obtain competitive prices from contractors and suppliers.
• Contract administration: Administer contracts and manage variations in designs, specifications, and scope of work while ensuring compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Cost control: Monitor and control project costs, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on variations, ensuring financial efficiency and adherence to budgets.
• Value engineering: Identify cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives without compromising quality.
• Risk management: Assess and mitigate potential risks related to cost, contracts, and procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
• Final accounts: Prepare and finalize accounts at the end of the project, evaluating costs and ensuring accurate closure.

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 of 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

Diploma degree in Surveying & Mapping Sciences

Work experience

2 to 4 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Cost estimating
• Procurement
• Contract administration
• Risk management

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.