Quantity Surveyor Variations & Change Management Jobs in Riyadh

Job Overview

Shape the commercial success of major construction projects by joining Parsons as a Quantity Surveyor (Variations & Change Management) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed for experienced quantity surveying professionals who excel in cost management, contract administration, and change control. You will play a key role in evaluating project variations, managing commercial risks, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review design revisions, site instructions, RFIs, and contract changes to identify commercial impacts.
• Assess the cost and schedule implications of project variations and scope changes.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantity take-offs, rate analyses, and variation submissions.
• Manage the complete variation and change management process from identification to final approval.
• Prepare and review variation orders, change requests, and commercial documentation.
• Evaluate contractor variation claims and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Interpret contract clauses relating to variations, notices, valuations, and entitlements.
• Maintain variation registers, commercial records, cost reports, and change logs.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, construction, and project controls teams to support variation assessments.
• Participate in commercial meetings and provide updates on variation status, project costs, and commercial risks.
• Assist with claims management, final accounts, commercial audits, and contract closeout activities.
• Support project cost forecasting by incorporating approved and anticipated project changes.
• Ensure all commercial documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Strong background in variation management, cost estimation, and contract administration.
• Experience working on large infrastructure, building, or mixed-use construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of quantity surveying principles and standard methods of measurement.
• Experience preparing and reviewing variation claims, cost breakdowns, and commercial evaluations.
• Good understanding of FIDIC or other international construction contracts.
• Ability to assess commercial risks, cost impacts, and project changes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent English communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial tasks while meeting project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional membership such as MRICS, AIQS, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working on construction projects in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with CostX, Candy, or other quantity surveying software.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning tools.
• Experience with project controls, commercial management systems, and final account preparation.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

Joining Parsons provides access to a rewarding career with benefits that may include:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and technical training
• Career progression within a global engineering organization
• Opportunity to work on landmark construction and infrastructure projects
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Comprehensive employee benefits

Why Join Parsons?

Parsons delivers some of the world’s most complex infrastructure and construction projects by combining engineering excellence with innovative project management solutions. As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on high-value developments while strengthening your expertise in commercial management, contract administration, and project controls.

How to Apply

If your qualifications match the role requirements, submit your application through Parsons’ official careers website.