Careers

Background:

Since 1998, Havelock One Interiors has established itself as a leading provider of turnkey fit-out services across the Middle East. We specialise in interior contracting and the manufacture of bespoke joinery, metalworks, and sophisticated shop fittings.

As a result of expansion in the key growth market of Bahrain, we are seeking to appoint experienced Quantity Surveyor to take our business forward. Therefore, we are offering interviews with well-qualified candidates who are looking to further their careers. We offer an established work environment and a loyal and respectful corporate culture.

Established over 25 years ago, Bahrain is our operational hub where our specialist joinery and metal-work manufacturing teams as well as most of the back-office functions are based. Our turnkey fit-out contracting arms are operating in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and KSA.

Role Summary: 

Assist the Commercial and projects team by providing support in commercial activities by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for the Fit-out operations.

Role description: 

• Perform the commercial activities (viz. contractual documentation, communications, and writing)
• Preparation, tracking, and finalization of variations with cost consultant & client
• Preparation, tracking, and finalization of projects monthly progress billing with cost consultant & client
• Review and finalization of variations with subcontractors for the project
• Review and finalization of progress billing with subcontractors for the project
• Check Bill of quantities (BOQs) against the drawings to raise variations/claims and assist the Project manager (PM) with cost monitoring and controlling
• Prepare, submit, and agree to a budget and monitor actual performance against the agreed budget
• Assist in collecting and processing additional orders from suppliers for the active projects
• Ensure compliance with the commercial framework as per project contractual requirements
• Capability to carry out QS function, BOQ preparation, management, and measurement activities etc
• Review, compare, and finalize the work with the project manager for the procurement process
• Support to Tendering & Estimation Department in preparing the tendering packages for the project

Personal qualities:

The ideal candidate for the Quantity Surveyor role has the following skills, personal qualities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree / Specialization in Quantity Surveying
• The candidate should have a minimum of Five years’ experience with reputable fit-out contracting companies in the Middle East for large-scale fit out projects.
• Experience in post-tender analysis, preparing bills of quantities, Cost managing live projects.
• Strong knowledge of materials procurement processes and good negotiation skills
• Subcontract analysis and final account settlements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a multinational market environment.
• Needs to communicate effectively with project teams and co-workers.
• Demonstrable understanding of the Bahrain & GCC supply chain and a well-developed knowledge of the regional material suppliers.
• Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills and able to work for multiple projects.
• Adaptability and flexibility in how you support the team and the needs of the business
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Must have good computer skills. Should be familiar with MS office tools and experienced with financial procurement and inventory management software.

We are looking forward to receiving your application for the position of ‘Quantity Surveyor’ in case you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.