Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Projects

About the role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead the commercial and contractual management of large‑scale infrastructure projects, overseeing payment applications, variations and claims while ensuring compliance with contract conditions and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and manage all quantity surveying, commercial and contractual aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Review, evaluate and process contractors' payment applications, variations, change orders and final accounts.
• Lead preparation, assessment, negotiation and settlement of claims related to extensions of time, disruption, delay and additional costs.
• Draft, review and manage contractual correspondence, including formal notices, letters, claims and responses.
• Provide expert advice on contract interpretation and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and forecast expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, planners and legal teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in quantity surveying, contract administration and commercial management.
• Extensive claims management experience on major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, rail, utilities, etc.).
• Strong contractual correspondence experience, including preparation of notices and claim submissions.
• MRICS membership is mandatory.
• Valid MMUP/UPDA registration is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of FIDIC contracts.

Required skills

• Quantity surveying
• Contract administration
• Claims management
• FIDIC contract expertise
• Commercial cost monitoring
• Risk identification and mitigation