Quantity Surveyor salary in Saudi Arabia
Most quantity surveyor ads in Saudi Arabia pay SAR 8,000 – 15,000 per month, and SAR 18,000 – 30,000 for senior QS and commercial managers. Packages vary a lot: check whether housing, transport, medical insurance and annual flights are included or paid as an allowance, because that can change the real value by 30% or more. Saudization (Nitaqat) quotas mean some roles are reserved for Saudi nationals; ads usually say so.
What employers ask for
Most quantity surveyor job ads in Riyadh & Saudi Arabia ask for a QS or civil degree, FIDIC contract knowledge and RICS membership for senior roles. The sectors hiring most right now are contractors, consultancies and developers, and the majority of openings are in Riyadh and Jeddah.
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