Quantity Surveyor

**Position Title:** Quantity Surveyor **Location:** Kuwait **Company:** Loloah Alshaya General Trading \& Contracting Company **Department:** Commercial / Quantity Surveying **Reporting To:** Project Manager / Commercial Manager Position Overview Loloah Alshaya General Trading \& Contracting Company is seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented **Quantity Surveyor** with a minimum of **5 years of relevant experience** in construction and contracting projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity take\-offs, cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor payments, project measurements, and commercial documentation. The candidate should have strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, drawings, and project cost management. Key Responsibilities * Prepare accurate quantity take\-offs from drawings and specifications. * Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs). * Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and project cost reports. * Measure completed works and prepare monthly progress valuations. * Prepare and submit interim payment applications to clients and consultants. * Review and certify subcontractor and supplier payment applications. * Identify, measure, price, and document variations and additional works. * Maintain proper records and supporting documentation for variations and claims. * Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets. * Track material, manpower, subcontractor, and other project\-related costs. * Assist in preparing quotations and pricing for additional works. * Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements. * Coordinate with project engineers and site teams to verify actual quantities executed. * Conduct site measurements and maintain accurate measurement records. * Prepare quantity comparisons between tender, approved, executed, and billed quantities. * Assist procurement teams with quantity verification and commercial comparisons. * Maintain updated variation, payment, and commercial tracking logs. * Support the preparation of claims, final accounts, and project close\-out documentation. * Identify potential commercial risks and immediately report cost overruns or discrepancies to management. * Coordinate professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers on commercial matters. Qualifications \& Skills * Bachelor's degree in **Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management**, or a related field. * Minimum **5 years of verifiable experience** in quantity surveying within the construction or contracting industry. * Strong experience in quantity take\-offs, BOQs, valuations, variations, and cost control. * Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contracts. * Strong knowledge of measurement and quantity surveying practices. * Experience preparing and evaluating subcontractor payments and client invoices. * Ability to prepare detailed variation and claim documentation. * Strong numerical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Experience with AutoCAD and quantity take\-off software is preferred. * Knowledge of ERP, estimation, or cost\-control software is an advantage. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Experience working on projects in Kuwait is strongly preferred. * **Active Kuwait Engineering Society membership is required for candidates applying with an engineering qualification.** * Valid transferable Kuwait residency preferred. Top 5 Essential Skills * **Quantity Take\-Off \& Measurement** – Accurately measuring quantities from drawings and actual site works. * **Cost Control** – Monitoring project expenditure against budgets and identifying cost deviations. * **Variations \& Claims** – Identifying, pricing, documenting, and following up additional and varied works. * **BOQ \& Payment Management** – Preparing and reviewing BOQs, progress valuations, client invoices, and subcontractor payments. * **Attention to Detail** – Maintaining highly accurate quantities, calculations, commercial records, and supporting documentation. Job Category **Engineering \& Construction** Job Sub\-Category **Quantity Surveying / Cost Control** Interview Process All applicants will go through the following three\-stage interview process: * **HR Round** – Verification of qualifications, minimum 5 years of experience, employment history, residency status, and general suitability. * **Technical Round** – Practical assessment covering quantity take\-offs, BOQs, drawings, variations, valuations, cost control, Excel, and commercial documentation. * **Managerial Round** – Final assessment of commercial awareness, accuracy, communication, problem\-solving skills, and ability to independently handle quantity surveying responsibilities. Pay: KD450\.000 \- KD550\.000 per month Work Location: In person