Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator

Design-Change & Variation Management: Lead the identification, substantiation, pricing, and commercial negotiation of design changes and variations arising from multidisciplinary design development (Architecture, Structures, and MEP). Contractual & Claims Assessment: Draft, evaluate, and defend contractual notices, claims (cost and time-related), and commercial entitlement narratives in strict compliance with Design & Build contract mechanisms. Multidisciplinary Commercial Integration: Collaborate closely with design managers, engineering teams, and package managers to translate technical design revisions into accurate commercial and cost impacts. Subcontractor & Supply Chain Administration: Manage commercial interfaces with specialist subcontractors and design consultants, assessing change requests, back-to-back claims, and interim valuations. Cost Control & Commercial Reporting: Maintain detailed variation registers, track design-development contingencies, and provide clear commercial risk assessments and forecasting to the Commercial / QS Manager. Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil/Architectural Engineering, or a related construction discipline. Core

Experience

Minimum 5-7 years of post-graduation quantity surveying experience, with a strong track record on major building projects (e.g., entertainment venues, airports, hospitality, or complex commercial developments). Technical & Package Scope: Proven commercial exposure to multidisciplinary packages-specifically Architecture, MEP, Structural works, civil/infrastructure bulk re-measurement. Variations & Claims: Demonstrated hands-on experience managing complex design changes, drafting contractual correspondence, and resolving high-value variations and claims. Analytical & Contractual Acumen: Strong ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications across disciplines, isolate design-development scope from legitimate client/consultant variations, and build robust quantum substantiation. Software & Tools: Proficiency in commercial management software, cost estimation tools, and MS Excel; familiarity with BIM/Revit-based quantity extraction is an advantage. Employment Type Full-time