SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for rail/metro projects. The ideal candidate will have strong rail project experience, an in-depth understanding of cost management, and a background working with international contracts within a PMC environment. Experience in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred. 

Missions/Main Duties

• Cost Management:Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, estimates, and cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Valuation:Assess and certify interim valuations, variations, and contractor claims in accordance with contract terms.
• Measurement:Conduct quantity take-offs and prepare bills of quantities for civil, rail systems, and infrastructure works.
• Change Management:Evaluate change requests, assess cost implications, and maintain a comprehensive change register.
• Contract Administration:Support the PMC and client team with review and interpretation of contract documents, conditions of contract, and scope of works.
• Reporting:Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and value engineering analysis for the client and PMC management.
• Risk Analysis:Identify risks related to cost, contractual issues, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Procurement Support:Assist in procurement processes, tender analysis, and preparation of recommendations.
• Final Accounts:Support preparation, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts upon project completion.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Liaise with contractors, client representatives, and multidisciplinary PMC teams.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ quantity surveying experience in major infrastructure/railway projects.
• Previous involvement in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of international forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC).
• Extensive experience in the Middle East; Saudi Arabia experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient in cost management and quantity surveying software/tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Effective teamwork and stakeholder liaison abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Membership with a professional body (e.g., MRICS) may be an advantage

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.