Careers with Omnium

About the role

Omnium International has a great new opportunity to join our Cost Planning team as Senior Quantity Surveyor. Based in our Dubai Head Office, this role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to lead the delivery of pre-contract activities for a prestigious new mixed-use development scheme here in the Middle East.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Senior Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Sub-Contracts (Construction Projects).
• Cost Control.
• Value Engineering.
• Benchmarking.
• Contract Management.
• Procurement Advice.

Key Skills:

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.
• The ability to motivate and lead detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters.
• the ability to motivate and lead.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• MRICS (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor and no less than 3 years in a Senior QS role.
• Knowledge of CostX is advantageous.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

ASAP

About the role

The Pre-Contract Team in our Dubai Head Office is looking to add a new Assistant Quantity Surveyor to our ranks.

Apply now for the opportunity to launch your career in Cost Planning and contribute to delivery of pre-contract activities some of the GCC’s most cutting-edge projects.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Assistant Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Cost Estimating.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Preparation of Cost Plans.
• Value Engineering.
• Tender document evaluation.
• Database maintenance and general administration.

Key Skills:

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
• Knowledge of CostX or another popular measurement software tool.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

Feb/March 2023.

About the role

Our fast-growing Project Management division is looking to add a driven and innovative Design Manager to their Dubai team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing first class Design Management services for medium to large scale buildings projects across the UAE, client interface and leading all design-related activities throughout the 360-cycle of the project(s).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all design related matters of assigned projects(s) / programme.
• To understand the Client’s vision and formulate a clear brief of design-related deliverables for consultants and contractors.
• Ensuring design management remains consistent throughout all project stages.
• Ensuring the design management function is aligned with other PMC units.
• Monitoring, reviewing and progress reporting on the project’s design progress.
• Client liaison regarding all design related matters.
• Supporting Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Project Planners to execute all project deliverables.
• Ensuring consultants are fulfilling contractual obligations for scope and deliverables.
• Reviewing design submissions for Client and Government Authority Approvals.
• Ensuring scope change is monitored and managed in accordance with change protocols.
• Identifying and managing design-related risks and mitigation strategies.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Extensive experience working as a Design / Development Manager for a prominent Project Management Consultancy.
• Proven ability to execute Design Management on medium to large scale building projects, from planning stages through to completion.
• Strong focus on Quality.
• Strong understanding of UAE authority approval requirements and sequencing.
• Understanding and awareness of Cost, Cost Reporting and Procurement strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications & Training:

• University degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or another related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ Design experience in Architectural/Design Consultancy / Main Contractors / Property Development.
• LEED Certification – advantageous.
• AutoCAD and Revit.
• BIM – advantageous.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Hours:

48 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

Dynamic and experienced Commercial Manager required to oversee the delivery of Pre-contract services for an iconic, new giga-project in Riyadh.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Commercial Manager are as follows:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning, Value Engineering and Benchmarking.
• Procurement advice.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders (including Bills of Quantities), Contract Documents and Sub-Contract Documents (Construction Contracts).
• Training and mentoring less senior Quantity Surveying staff.
• Follow best professional practice and codes of conduct.
• At all times, safeguard the interests of the Company and Clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Minimum 15 years’ total experience as a Quantity Surveyor and 5 years in Commercial Management position.
• Must have extensive Cost & Contract Management experience on blue-chip, Middle Eastern projects.
• MRICS – Highly preferred.
• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or a Construction related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Strong Measurement and Measurement Software skills.
• Intermediate to expert level working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
• The ability to motivate and lead.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Salary:

Subject to experience.

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

ASAP

About the role

Proven track record of delivering full cycle Cost Management activities on large-scale Middle East projects? This opportunity would suit you perfectly.

We currently have exciting new Senior Commercial Manager vacancy, to be based on an iconic and large mixed-used Masterplan development (Buildings & Public Realm) in Riyadh.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Senior Commercial Manager are as follows:

• Cost Planning and Estimating.
• Pre-Contract Cost Advice.
• Cost Planning, Value Engineering and Benchmarking.
• Procurement Advice and Management.
• Management of the Tender / Award process (Consultancy and Construction Contracts).
• Post-Contract Administration and Management.
• Claims Management and Advice / Dispute Resolution.
• Cost Control and Reporting.
• Client Liaison.
• Management of QS Teams.
• Promote the Development and Growth of Omnium International.
• Training and mentoring Junior Quantity Surveying staff.
• Follow best professional practice and codes of conduct.
• At all times, safeguard the interests of the Company and Clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Training

• Minimum 15 years’ total experience as a Quantity Surveyor and 8 years in Commercial Management / Managing QS position.
• Must have extensive Cost & Contract Management experience on blue-chip, Middle East projects.
• MRICS – Highly advantageous.
• Degree Qualified in Quantity Surveying or a Construction related discipline.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
• The ability to motivate and lead.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

September 2022

About the role

Cost Planning specialist required to manage the delivery of Omnium’s pre-contract services in Riyadh, KSA.

Candidates must have extensive Estimation and Pricing experience from masterplan stage onwards, for large-scale mixed-used development projects across the Middle East.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning, Value Engineering and Benchmarking.
• Procurement advice.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders (including Bills of Quantities), Contract Documents and Sub-Contract Documents (Construction Contracts).
• Training and mentoring less senior Quantity Surveying staff.
• Follow best professional practice and codes of conduct.
• At all times, safeguard the interests of the company and clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Minimum 15 years’ total experience as a Quantity Surveyor and 5 years in position with managerial responsibilities.
• Must have extensive Pre-Contract / Cost Planning experience on blue-chip, Middle Eastern projects.
• MRICS – Highly preferred.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, or a Construction related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Strong Measurement and Measurement Software skills.
• Intermediate to expert level working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
• The ability to motivate and lead.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

ASAP.

About the role

Look no further if you are seeking an opportunity to further your career whilst working in one of the world’s most historic and majestic locations.

Our KSA Team has a new requirement for a Project / Managing Quantity Surveyor, who will oversee the delivery of all Pre-Contract activities for large, new mixed-use development project in Madinah, KSA.

Please note – This role is a secondment into the Client’s Office.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Project Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning, Value Engineering and Benchmarking.
• Procurement advice.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders (including Bills of Quantities), Contract Documents and Sub-Contract Documents (Construction Contracts).
• Training and mentoring less senior Quantity Surveying staff.
• Follow best professional practice and codes of conduct.
• At all times, safeguard the interests of the Company and Clients.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Minimum 15 years’ total experience, with circa 10 years working as a Project Quantity Surveyor or in a Commercial Management position.
• Candidates must have a proven track record of Cost Planning for large-scale KSA or Middle East projects.
• Highly advantageous for candidates to either currently, or to have previously lived in Saudi Arabia.
• MRICS.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, or a Construction related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Strong Measurement and Measurement Software skills.
• Intermediate to expert level working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people.
• The ability to motivate and lead.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

September 2022

About the role

The beautiful, holy City of Madinah is undergoing an exciting period of regeneration to transform the Umrah and Hajj experience for millions of Pilgrims each year. We are proud to be a part of it.

Our team in Madinah has an exciting opportunity available for a Quantity Surveyor, specialising in Infrastructure works. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a major mixed-use redevelopment scheme in Madinah and will be responsible for all major post-contract services.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Performing Cost Management, Change Management and Quantity Surveying activities throughout the duration of the project.
• Production of monthly cost reports.
• Measure, price and negotiate variations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal & external project stakeholders.
• Built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
• Structure agreement of final account.
• Attend meetings and represent the financial interests of the client.
• Evaluation of contractor's claims.
• Final Account preparation and agreement.
• Cost Auditing.
• Contract Management.
• Contract Administration.

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• a practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• a creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• the ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or other another prominent measurement software.
• Current resident of KSA, holding a transferable Iqama.
• Cost Consultancy experience.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

Feb/March 2023.

About the role

The beautiful, holy City of Madinah is undergoing an exciting period of regeneration to transform the Umrah and Hajj experience for millions of Pilgrims each year. We are proud to be a part of it.

Our team in Madinah has an exciting opportunity available for a Pre-Contract Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a major mixed-use redevelopment scheme, based in our client’s head office.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Cost Estimating.
• Cash Flow Forecasting.
• Cost Planning.
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services).
• Preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Sub-Contracts (Construction Projects).
• Cost Control.
• Value Engineering.
• Benchmarking.
• Contract Management.
• Procurement Advice.

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager.
• Strong knowledge of CostX or other another prominent measurement software.
• Current resident of KSA, holding a transferable Iqama.
• Cost Consultancy experience.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Hours:

48 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

Start date:

Feb/March 2023.

About the role

Omnium International has an exciting new vacancy for a Quantity Surveyor. Based in our London UK Office, this role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to deliver pre-contract activities for a portfolio of exciting buildings projects across the City.

A general description of the roles to be undertaken by the Quantity Surveyor are as follows:

• Cost Estimating
• Cash Flow forecasting
• Cost Planning
• Preparation of Proposals and Consultancy Agreements (Consultancy Services)
• Preparation of Tenders, Contract Documents and Sub-Contracts (Construction Projects)
• Cost Control
• Value Engineering
• Benchmarking
• Contract Management
• Procurement advice.

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way
• The ability to motivate and lead detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters
• The ability to motivate and lead

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• MRICS (preferred but not essential)
• Minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

London, UK

Hours:

5 days per week, full time

Start date:

ASAP

About the role

Our Portuguese arm is delighted to be recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor.

Apply now for the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to successful delivery of all other pre and post-contract activities for cutting-edge buildings projects in beautiful Portugal.

• Cost Estimating.
• Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Preparation of Cost Plans.
• Value Engineering.
• Tender document preparation & evaluation.
• Procurement advice.
• Database maintenance and general administration.
• Monthly Payment Certificates
• Costing and negotiating variations
• Cost Reporting

Key Skills

• Strong numeracy and Financial Management skills.
• Must be a fluent English and Portuguese speaker.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages and software.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way.

Qualifications, Skills and Training:

• University degree in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• MRICS (preferred but not essential).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator.
• Knowledge of CostX or another prominent measurement software tool.

Salary:

Subject to experience

Location:

Lisbon, Portugal

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start date:

May 2023