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QS Engineer

Description: 

 Group overview:

  Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

 

  alfanar is involved in:

  • Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction

  • Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

  • Allied Engineering Services

 Our Main Divisions:

  • alfanar electric

  • alfanar Construction

  • alfanar Building Systems

 alfanar Construction

  alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

  alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

  With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

 The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

  • Power and Water Projects

  • Transmission and Distribution Projects

  • Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects

  • Electro-Mechanical projects

About Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, we’ve grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider, with a robust portfolio of landmark EPC projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments, utilities, and strategic partners to deliver large-scale projects that support national development plans and long-term visions. Our work plays a vital role in power infrastructure expansion, grid reliability, and sustainable development across multiple countries.

At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals—diverse, skilled, and united by purpose—committed to delivering high-impact solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified and commercially driven QS Engineer (Civil) to join our expanding team. The role will support EPC mega-scale projects, including substations and electrical construction projects, with a strong focus on cost management, commercial contract review, and financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation for civil works related to substations and electrical infrastructure

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for EPC projects

  • Support commercial contract review, including scope alignment, pricing structures, and contractual obligations

  • Administer contracts in coordination with project and commercial teams, ensuring compliance with EPC and FIDIC conditions

  • Monitor project cost control, variations, claims, and change orders across large-scale construction packages

  • Support tendering and procurement activities, including subcontractor evaluations, commercial comparisons, and negotiations

  • Coordinate with engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical) to ensure quantities reflect approved IFC drawings

  • Prepare and maintain cost reports, variation logs, and financial dashboards for internal and client stakeholders

  • Support preparation of interim payment certificates, final accounts, and commercial close-out documentation

  • Contribute to risk identification and mitigation from a commercial and cost perspective

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost control, or commercial roles within EPC or large-scale construction projects

  • Strong exposure to EPC project environments, preferably in substations, power, or electrical infrastructure projects

  • High proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and QS software

  • Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings

  • Solid understanding of commercial contracts and cost management principles (FIDIC experience is a strong advantage)

  • Familiarity with Revit or Civil 3D is preferred

  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

  • Ability to work across mega-scale, fast-paced project environments

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