Faithful+Gould is a construction consultancy and member of SNC Lavalin group of companies. As one of the world’s leading total solutions providers for the built environment, Faithful+Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, program, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for more than 60 years.
We are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team to work on new projects across varying sectors in Oman. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within in Oman.
Requirements
Responsibilities
The Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) will ensure the delivery of efficient and effective quantity surveying services in technical and elementary aspects of the professional practice within the work package in their own remit. The Senior Quantity Surveyors responsibilities include but not limited to:
Reporting directly to the Lead Quantity Surveyor.
Surveying in relation to both pre and/or post contract duties.
Certifying works completed by the contractor, assessing changes and document variations.
Managing, supervising and monitoring subordinates.
Requesting cost estimates for variations from both consultants and contractors.
Monitoring and checking responses to requests for cost estimates.
Validating cost estimates from contractors and consultants.
Producing final cost estimates for variations.
Preparing final variation orders for signature by the client.
Monitoring the submission and verification of payment applications from both contractors and consultants.
Verifying payment application certifications from consultants.
Recommending final amounts for payment.
Essential
Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or related
Minimum 10 + years Quantity Surveying working experience in the Middle East or UAE ideally
Experience working on Cost X is a must
Knowledge and understanding of the following:
Cost planning (concept design, schematic design & detailed design)
Measurement / BOQ in POMI & CESMM
Collation of Contract Documentation
Understanding of FDIC Forms of Contracts
Buildings, Residential projects
Demonstrate good understanding of compiling unit rates for estimating.
Desirable
Behavioural Competencies
Essential (Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc.)
Self-starter
Task orientated
Team player but able to work independently with minimum supervision
Able to meet set deliverables
Punctual
Confident
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Able to act on own initiative and proactive manner
Rewards & Benefits:
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
Annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
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;
SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management consultancies; with over 2,400 professionals operating worldwide. Our aim is to protect and maximise our clients’ interests throughout the planning and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with client teams and developing long-term relationships.
Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart.
Acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, we also have an extensive depth of geographic exposure across 50 countries and the breadth of 53,000 experts. As one of the largest engineering contractors, we have access to 17,000 staff in the Middle East making us one of the largest multidisciplinary consultancies in the region.
