Quantity Surveyor - Landscape & irrigation

Quantity Surveyor Landscape & Irrigation (Pre & Post Contract)

Head Office Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Commercial Manager / Operations Director

The Quantity Surveyor Landscape & Irrigation is responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of landscape and irrigation projects from pre-contract tendering through post-contract delivery and final accounts.

The role requires strong technical and commercial experience in landscape & irrigation works, with mandatory proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for quantity take-offs, coordination, and verification.

Experience in landscape & irrigation, AutoCAD, and Revit is mandatory.

• Prepare detailed BOQs and cost estimates for landscape and irrigation works, including softscape, hardscape, irrigation networks, water features, and related infrastructure.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs directly from AutoCAD and Revit models as well as IFC drawings and specifications.
• Review tender documents to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, risks, and commercial exposure.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization exercises.
• Coordinate with design, BIM, procurement, and technical teams during bid preparation.
• Prepare commercial clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and risk registers.

• Establish and manage approved project budgets, cost plans, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitor actual costs versus budgets and prepare monthly cost and variance reports.
• Track procurement costs and subcontract commitments against approved budgets.

• Measure executed works using AutoCAD drawings and Revit as-built models.
• Prepare and submit interim payment applications in accordance with contract terms.
• Review, verify, and certify subcontractor and supplier payment claims.

• Identify, quantify, and price variations, change orders, and additional works.
• Prepare fully substantiated variation submissions with drawings, take-offs, and cost build-ups.
• Support negotiation and agreement of variations with clients and consultants.
• Assist with claims, loss & expense submissions, and commercial EOT impact assessments.

• Assist in preparation and evaluation of subcontract BOQs and agreements.
• Measure and manage subcontractor works, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure subcontractor payments align with site progress and contractual terms.

• Prepare, negotiate, and close final accounts for both clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure all commercial matters are fully resolved prior to project close-out.
• Maintain complete and auditable commercial records.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Planning Engineers, BIM teams, and Procurement.
• Attend commercial and project coordination meetings.
• Provide commercial and technical input during audits and management reviews.
• Support senior management with cost forecasting, risk analysis, and reporting.

• Minimum 58 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Proven and direct experience in landscape & irrigation projects (mandatory).
• Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of:
• Softscape & planting works
• Irrigation systems (mainlines, laterals, valves, pumps, controllers)
• Hardscape works (paving, kerbs, planters, external structures)
• Experience with lump sum and re-measurement contracts.
• High-level proficiency in Excel and quantity take-off methods.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate between 2D drawings and 3D BIM models.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• RICS or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong commercial judgment.
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Capable of working independently within a HQ environment.

• Work on benchmark landscape & irrigation projects across the Kingdom.
• Full involvement in pre-contract and post-contract commercial management.
• Strategic HQ role with exposure to senior management and decision-making.
• Long-term growth within a specialized and professional organization.