Manager Quantity Surveyor

Who we are:
GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Role Summary:
The Manager - Quantity Surveyor is responsible for leading project cost management activities across all stages from design through project completion. The role ensures robust cost planning contract administration commercial risk management and financial control across multiple or complex projects.

The incumbent will acts as a key commercial advisor to the Director - Projects ensuring financial discipline value optimization and contractual compliance across the project life cycle.

Key Success Drivers including Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. Cost Planning & Financial Control

Lead cost management across design tender and construction phases

Develop comprehensive project budgets and cost plans

Monitor expenditures and forecast cost-to-completion

Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies

Drive value engineering initiatives

2. BOQ Estimation & Feasibility

Oversee preparation and validation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ)

Review detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates

Provide strategic input for project feasibility and budgeting decisions

3. Procurement & Tender Management

Lead commercial aspects of procurement strategy

Review and finalize tender documents and pricing structures

Evaluate bids and recommend contractor selection

Support contract negotiations and award

4. Contract Administration & Claims

Manage all contractual matters including:

o Variations

o Claims

o Disputes

Review and approve contractor submissions and interim valuations

Ensure contractual compliance and risk minimization

Lead commercial negotiations with contractors/vendors

5. Site Monitoring & Validation

Conduct periodic site visits for progress validation and cost verification

Ensure executed work aligns with contract specifications

Validate quantities for payment certification

6. Reporting & Commercial Governance

Prepare and present:

o Cost reports

o Cash flow forecasts

o Variance analysis

Advise Project Director on commercial performance and risks

Ensure alignment with company financial goals

7. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with:

o Project Management

o Finance & Procurement

o Legal & Contracts teams

Act as primary commercial interface with contractors and consultants

People Management
The incumbent is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets in collaboration with team members ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals. This role involves actively mentoring guiding and providing direction to the team to cultivate skill development operational efficiency and continuous improvement. The incumbent applies structured performance management practices to monitor progress troubleshoot issues and drive the team towards achieving periodic KPIs. Through strategic oversight and regular feedback the incumbent fosters a results-oriented environment empowering the team to meet and exceed established benchmarks while supporting both individual and collective growth.

Functional/Technical Competencies:
Advanced cost planning & estimation

Contract management (FIDIC / standard forms)

Claims and dispute resolution

Procurement and commercial strategy

Financial reporting & forecasting

Ensure consistency in cost reporting and commercial practices bill and vendor management.

Educational Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering
Masters Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or MBA (preferred)

Experience:
10-15 years of experience in quantity surveying / cost management
Proven experience handling large-scale or multiple projects. Experience in retail Fit out projects will be an advantage.
Strong background in contract administration and claims management