Quantity Surveyor

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Job description

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Quantity Surveyor , seconded to our Client from government sector in Doha, Qatar .

You will be managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects by overseeing procurement, quantity surveying, cost management, and contract administration to ensure successful project delivery in line with client requirements and organisational standards.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Managing Framework Contractors and administering contracts throughout the procurement and project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with client requirements, Framework Agreements, and organisational policies.
• Leading the preparation, review, and finalisation of tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities (BOQs), scopes of work, pricing schedules, draft contracts, and work order selection procedures.
• Delivering accurate cost planning, estimating, commercial analysis, and financial advice throughout project delivery, including value engineering, interim valuations, and final account preparation.
• Administering the commercial and contractual aspects of assigned contracts from inception through close-out, including variations, claims, dispute resolution, payment evaluations, and monitoring cost and schedule performance.
• Reviewing technical and commercial documentation, including tender submissions, service scopes, change requests, as-built drawings, and supporting data, ensuring accuracy, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Collaborating with Project Managers, client stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to provide commercial guidance, resolve contractual matters, and support successful project delivery.
• Maintaining accurate contractual records while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professional ethics.
• Adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and all applicable workplace instructions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of relevant experience , partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying . Demonstrated proficiency in tender document preparation , Bills of Quantities (BOQ) , interim payment evaluation and final account preparation is essential.

Furthermore, we would expect the following:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Contract Specialist, preferably within a multidisciplinary consultancy and the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, JCT, CESMM , and industry best practices in contract administration, procurement, cost management, and project delivery.
• Proven experience preparing and administering pre- and post-award contracts, including tendering, contract management, and contract close-out.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical commercial solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

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