Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Job Vacancy – Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Location: Doha, Qatar

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join our professional project delivery team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the landscape and construction industry, with a proven track record in managing large-scale and prestigious projects from tendering through to final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and tender documents for construction and landscape projects based on architectural, structural, MEP, and landscape drawings and specifications.
• Conduct quantity take-offs for civil works, hardscape, softscape, irrigation, architectural finishes, joinery, MEP, and specialist works.
• Lead the complete tendering and bidding process, including RFQ review, pricing, bid analysis, negotiation, and timely submission of tenders.
• Review and analyze tender documents, drawings, technical specifications, and supplier quotations to ensure accurate project costing and compliance.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor expenditures, and track costs against approved forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to obtain competitive pricing and ensure proper scope alignment.
• Draft, review, and administer subcontract agreements while safeguarding the company's commercial and contractual interests.
• Coordinate material procurement schedules and project requirements with engineering, procurement, and site teams.
• Prepare interim valuations, progress claims, variation orders, extension of time claims, and final accounts with supporting documentation.
• Manage subcontractor payment certificates and monitor project cash flow and cost control measures.
• Produce regular cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and commercial dashboards for management review.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, provide value engineering solutions, and assess commercial and contractual risks at an early stage.
• Prepare RFIs, manage technical clarifications, and participate in pre-contract and post-contract meetings with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate a smooth handover of awarded projects to the Project Management team by reviewing drawings, budgets, procurement schedules, and project timelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, estimating databases, and records using relevant software and company systems.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, health and safety requirements, and project specifications for both construction and landscape projects..

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in landscape and construction projects in the GCC.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale and prestigious projects.
• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, estimation, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and estimating software.
• Ability to join immediately.
• Valid QID with transferable sponsorship (NOC).
• Candidates currently based in Qatar will be given preference.

How to Apply

If you possess the required experience and are ready to contribute to high-profile projects, please submit your updated CV/Resume to: Email: gir.basnet_hr@oliveraqa.com

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• Do you currently hold a valid QID with transferable sponsorship (NOC)?
• Are you available to join immediately?
• State your expected salary range (QAR/month)?

Work Location: In person