Quantity Surveyor

**Company Description** Six Construct,** a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.
- Labor Cost Estimation and Budget Management:

- Conduct detailed labor cost estimation, considering hourly rates, overtime, and associated benefits.
- Manage the manpower budget, tracking labor costs against the allocated budget.
- Manpower Planning and Forecasting:

- Collaborate with project teams to forecast and plan manpower requirements throughout project phases.
- Assess skill sets needed and work with HR to fulfill staffing needs.
- Resource Allocation and Optimization:

- Develop strategies for efficient allocation of manpower, balancing workload and expertise across project teams.
- Optimize staffing levels to meet project demands while controlling costs.
- Manpower Scheduling and Coordination:

- Work closely with project planners and construction managers to integrate manpower schedules with project timelines.
- Monitor and adjust staffing levels based on project progress and milestones.
- Performance Metrics and KPIs:

- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for manpower utilization and productivity.
- Regularly assess and report on manpower-related metrics to gauge project efficiency.
- Change Management (Manpower):

- Assess the impact of changes on manpower requirements and costs.
- Negotiate and finalize adjustments to staffing levels in response to project changes.
- Daily Workforce Monitoring and Issue Resolution:

- Implement systems for real-time monitoring of daily workforce activities.
- Address immediate concerns related to manpower, escalating issues as necessary.
- Communication with Stakeholders:

- Liaise with project managers, HR, and relevant stakeholders to communicate manpower-related updates and issues.
- Collaborate with HR to address personnel-related matters.
- Contractual Manpower Obligations:

- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations related to manpower provision and costs.
- Work closely with legal and contracts teams to address manpower-related contract clauses.
- Weekly, Monthly and project close out report.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- Analytical Skills
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret manpower data, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Communication and Collaboration:

- Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with project teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate across departments for seamless manpower coordination.
- Budget Management:

- Proficient in managing manpower budgets, with a keen eye for cost control and optimization.
- Project Management Software Proficiency:

- Mastery of project management software and tools for efficient workforce planning and scheduling.
- Change Management Expertise:

- Skill in assessing and managing the impact of changes on manpower requirements, negotiating adjustments as needed.
- Problem-Solving Skills:

- Strong problem-solving capabilities to address immediate workforce issues and devise long-term solutions.

**Qualifications**
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Middle East, is essential, with a preference for experience within the Construction Industry, preferably with a main contractor.
- Knowledge of planning software, specifically Primavera.
- Proficiency in English communication (verbal/written) is a must.
- Proficiency in MS Office is a prerequisite.
- You are willing to work abroad.

**Additional Information**
We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.