Senior/Lead Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Oman - 3403954

Job Description

Update - As per client request we are looking for a EuropeanSouth African candidate for this position

A senior management position involving hands on management in contract administration, measurement, valuation and forecasting Responsible under the auspices of the Commercial Manager for the management and administration of the commercial aspects of contracts both pre and post tender and execution in accordance with company internal controls, policies, local legal requirements and recognized good practice

Operational

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

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 ensure all contract commercial operations are in accordance with the companys procedures and policies

Highlight any matters to relevant line manager that will adversely affect the cost and schedule of the Project programme

Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation

Assisting in establishing a clients requirements

Performing risk, value management, cost control and cost forecasting

Providing correspondence on contractual claims

Track validity of contract insurances, bondsguarantees and warranties

Valuing completed work and arranging payments

Ensure all contractual obligations completed to secure completion of work certificates

And any other job responsibilities given by the Line Manager

Management & Leadership

Cooperation and liaison with the companys Operations 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 companys position is protected in all ongoing trading activities

To set a positive, professional example to all subordinate staff and demonstrate good leadership supporting the companys core values


REQUIREMENTS

Essential

European or South African nationality

Quantity Surveying or BE graduate (Civil)

Educated and qualified within a western university (not remote learning)

Western working experience within quantity surveying role

12+ years relevant experience in civil and infrastructure

Held previous roles such as Snr Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable

Professional membership of a relevant recognized institute is advantageous (RICS, MCIarb, CIOB etc)

1+ years of working experience in the Middle East

Some people management experience

Previous field experience

Experience of working on large scale construction projects