Job Description/Specification:
SAUR is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation and quantity surveying activities for engineering projects in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on preparing detailed cost estimates, monitoring project budgets, evaluating variations, and maintaining accurate financial records throughout the project lifecycle.
This opportunity is suitable for professionals with a strong background in quantity surveying, engineering cost estimation, tender preparation, and financial analysis. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing technical drawings, preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), assessing project risks, and coordinating with project teams to support accurate commercial decisions.
About SAUR
SAUR operates in the water and essential services sector, with a mission to protect the environment and help restore the value of water. The company works to provide consistent service quality to communities of different sizes and supports environmental protection and the ecological transition.
Through its activities, SAUR aims to contribute to a safer and more sustainable future while working with stakeholders across the territories it serves.
Key Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor
Cost Estimation and Quantity Take-Offs
The Quantity Surveyor will prepare detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs for engineering projects. This includes assessing materials, labour, overheads, and other relevant project costs to develop reliable financial estimates.
The role also involves reviewing technical documents to understand project requirements and ensure that quantities and cost calculations reflect the defined scope of work.
Budget Monitoring and Financial Reporting
A major responsibility is to conduct cost analyses and prepare budget reports that support project planning and decision-making. The successful candidate will monitor project expenditure, identify discrepancies, and highlight cost variances that may affect the approved budget.
Maintaining accurate records of project costs, changes, and adjustments is essential for financial transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
Tender and BOQ Preparation
The position requires preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities, pricing schedules, and detailed cost breakdowns for tenders, quotations, and engineering proposals.
The Quantity Surveyor will also support proposal preparation by providing cost estimates and financial analyses to help project teams assess the commercial requirements of proposed work.
Variation and Change Order Assessment
Candidates must evaluate the financial impact of design changes, scope variations, additional work, and contractual amendments. This includes preparing supporting cost documentation and ensuring that proposed changes are assessed accurately.
The role also requires identifying potential cost risks, estimating contingencies where appropriate, and clearly documenting financial assumptions and exclusions in project estimates.
Technical Review and Cost Optimization
The Quantity Surveyor will review drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents to identify project requirements and improve estimation accuracy.
The position also involves reviewing contractor and supplier invoices against contract terms and project specifications. Based on cost data and project performance, the successful candidate will recommend cost-saving measures and financial improvements while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
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A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
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At least 10 years of overall professional experience.
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A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or cost estimation, including preparing, reviewing, and managing cost estimates and project budgets.
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Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Proficiency in quantity surveying and cost estimation software.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
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Understanding of quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns, supplier quotations, and budget monitoring.
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Fluency in written and spoken English, including the ability to prepare clear technical and commercial reports.
Experience in risk and contingency assessment, variation evaluation, tender pricing, and engineering proposal preparation is particularly relevant to the responsibilities described.
Skills That Support Success in This Role
A successful Quantity Surveyor needs a combination of technical understanding, financial accuracy, and commercial awareness. The ability to identify cost risks, validate supplier quotations, assess contractual changes, and explain budget variances can help project teams make informed decisions.
Strong Excel skills, careful document review, and clear communication are also important. Since the position reports to the Study-Proposal Engineer, the ability to coordinate cost information and deliver accurate estimates on time will be valuable.
Interview Preparation Tips
Candidates preparing for an interview should review examples of previous cost estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and budget monitoring. Be ready to explain how you identify discrepancies in supplier quotations, assess variation costs, calculate contingencies, and document assumptions and exclusions.
It is also useful to prepare examples of reviewing P&IDs and technical specifications, validating contractor invoices, and recommending cost-saving measures without overlooking project requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the Quantity Surveyor position located?
The position is based in Doha, Qatar.
2. What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is specified.
3. How much experience is required?
The role requires at least 10 years of overall professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in relevant quantity surveying or cost estimation work.
4. Which technical skills are important?
Key skills include cost estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, tender pricing, budget monitoring, variation assessment, and technical document review.
5. Is English proficiency required?
Yes. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and able to prepare technical and commercial reports.
6. What is the employment contract and salary?
The supplied job description does not specify the contract type, salary range, or employee benefits.
SAUR is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, with a selection process intended to give candidates an equal opportunity to apply in accordance with applicable legal protections.