The Principal Engineer - Quantity Surveying is responsible for leading the delivery of quantity surveying and commercial management services for major Transport & Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The role will provide technical leadership, commercial assurance, project delivery oversight, client engagement, and capability development within the GCC India team.

The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert in cost management, procurement, tendering, contract administration, and commercial risk management, supporting multidisciplinary project teams across transportation, water, maritime, structures, utilities, and major infrastructure sectors.

Technical & Commercial Leadership

Provide strategic commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle from feasibility through to construction and close-out.

Develop lifecycle cost models and value engineering solutions to optimise project outcomes.

Advise project teams on contractual obligations, claims, variations, and dispute avoidance.

Ensure compliance with client-specific commercial procedures and industry best practices.

Project Delivery

Lead delivery of quantity surveying services for complex and high-value infrastructure projects.

Manage multiple project assignments while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to ensure commercial alignment.

Review consultant and contractor submissions, valuations, and payment applications.

Support project directors and project managers in commercial decision-making.

Procurement & Contract Management

Develop procurement strategies and tender evaluation methodologies.

Administer contracts under FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.

Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.

Quality & Technical Governance

Act as a technical reviewer for key commercial deliverables.

Establish and maintain quantity surveying standards, templates, and best practices.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in commercial management processes.

Ensure compliance with company quality management systems.

Build and maintain strong relationships with Middle East project teams and clients.

Participate in client meetings, commercial workshops, and project reviews.

Provide trusted commercial advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Mentor and develop engineers, senior engineers, and graduate quantity surveyors.

Support recruitment and capability development of the Commercial Management team.

Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)





Timely delivery of commercial outputs.

Reduction in commercial risks and claims exposure.

Successful delivery of project budgets and commercial targets.

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

12-15+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.

Experience delivering major infrastructure, transportation, water, utilities, maritime, or multidisciplinary projects.

Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and international procurement practices.

Advanced proficiency in cost estimating, cost planning, and commercial reporting.

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent professional accreditation.

Postgraduate qualification in Commercial Management, Construction Law, or Project Management.

Cost Planning & Estimating

Commercial Management

Contract Administration

Procurement & Tendering

Risk Management

Claims Management

Project Controls

Commercial Acumen

Digital Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6 / Microsoft Projects

FIDIC contract administration tools

Common Data Environments (ProjectWise, Aconex, BIM360, etc.)

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ('BGV') check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally ,



in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At 'WSP' we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.

A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work setting and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.

Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our 'Making Health and Safety Personal' initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

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