Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager - Airport Project

About the role

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Manager to join its team on an airport project in Qatar. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, commercial management and claims, and should be able to start within one month.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial and contractual administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Review and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate contractual claims, including extensions of time (EOT), loss and expense, variations and prolongation costs.
• Analyse contractor claims, supporting documentation and entitlement under the contract.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to the client and project management team.
• Monitor project risks, identify potential commercial issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with the client, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to resolve contractual and commercial matters.
• Prepare commercial reports and give regular updates on cost, claims, variations and contractual risks.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, contracts management or commercial management.
• Proven experience on airport projects or major aviation infrastructure developments.
• Demonstrable experience preparing, assessing, negotiating and managing contractual claims.
• Experience in an engineering consultancy or client-side consultancy is highly desirable.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS or equivalent is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, variations and extensions of time.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.