Job ID
47521
Job Title
Project Technician – Quantity Surveyor (WWTP)
To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development
Country
Syria
City
Rif Dimashq
Field of Work
Engineering - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Minimum Education Level
Diploma
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Basic Services and Infrastructure Rehabilitation Technical Officer in the Southern Area Office and the direct supervision of the lead Project Officer and in coordination with the structural and electrical officers, the Project Technician – Quantity Surveyor will:
• Review BoQs, drawings and specifications and become familiar with all measurable items for civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works of the WWTP.
• Carry out regular site measurements for completed works (e.g. earthworks, concrete volumes, formwork, reinforcement, masonry, finishes, pipelines, cable trays, ducts, equipment foundations) in coordination with the supervision team.
• Verify contractors’ interim payment certificates and measurement sheets, checking quantities, units and rates against the contract and actual site progress; highlight discrepancies or non compliant items.
• Maintain up to date records of measured quantities, variations and adjustments, and assist in preparing summaries of progress versus BoQ for internal monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in the review and quantification of any proposed variations, additional works or omissions, in coordination with the technical officers.
• Support the preparation of simple cost comparisons and breakdowns when requested by the Project Manager / UNDP team.
• Participate in site inspections and progress meetings when needed, providing input on measurement related issues.
• Ensure that all measurement and QS documentation is properly filed, traceable and aligned with UNDP procedures and audit requirements.
• Review BoQs, drawings and specifications and become familiar with all measurable items for civil, structural, mechanical and electrical works of the WWTP.
• Carry out regular site measurements for completed works (e.g. earthworks, concrete volumes, formwork, reinforcement, masonry, finishes, pipelines, cable trays, ducts, equipment foundations) in coordination with the supervision team.
• Verify contractors’ interim payment certificates and measurement sheets, checking quantities, units and rates against the contract and actual site progress; highlight discrepancies or non compliant items.
• Maintain up to date records of measured quantities, variations and adjustments, and assist in preparing summaries of progress versus BoQ for internal monitoring and reporting.
• Assist in the review and quantification of any proposed variations, additional works or omissions, in coordination with the technical officers.
• Support the preparation of simple cost comparisons and breakdowns when requested by the Project Manager / UNDP team.
• Participate in site inspections and progress meetings when needed, providing input on measurement related issues.
• Ensure that all measurement and QS documentation is properly filed, traceable and aligned with UNDP procedures and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
a. Education
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field from a recognized university or Intermediate Engineering Institute. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is an asset.
b. Experience
• 3–5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor or site engineer working on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in water, wastewater or similar infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Experience in working with BoQs, measurement sheets and payment certificates.
Language Requirements
• Arabic: fluent
• Basic working knowledge of English is an asset
Technical Skills
• Good understanding of construction drawings, BoQs and measurement rules.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications; familiarity with QS or CAD software is an asset.
a. Education
• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field from a recognized university or Intermediate Engineering Institute. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is an asset.
b. Experience
• 3–5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor or site engineer working on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in water, wastewater or similar infrastructure projects is an asset.
• Experience in working with BoQs, measurement sheets and payment certificates.
Language Requirements
• Arabic: fluent
• Basic working knowledge of English is an asset
Technical Skills
• Good understanding of construction drawings, BoQs and measurement rules.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications; familiarity with QS or CAD software is an asset.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
2. During submission, please use the English language only.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
Salary and Benefits
TBD
About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 29, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 28, 2026
CV Language
English