Mohamed Zamir Farzandh
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cost Management, Contract Administration and Claims
Commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with 12+ years of experience across Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, delivering infrastructure, residential, and high-end hospitality projects within both public and private sectors.
About Me
With over 12 years of extensive experience spanning Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, I am a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor specializing in cost management, contract administration, and claims. I have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-value projects across infrastructure, residential, and high-end hospitality sectors for both public and private clients.
My expertise lies in navigating FIDIC-based contracts, ensuring meticulous cost control from project inception through to completion. I am adept at identifying and mitigating risks, driving cost savings through strategic value engineering, and ultimately enhancing project profitability. My recent involvement in a SAR 8 billion giga-scale development, aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 under the Wadi Safar Masterplan, showcases my capability in managing large-scale, prestigious projects. Simultaneously, I am actively progressing towards my MRICS chartership, demonstrating my commitment to professional excellence and industry standards.
- Supported delivery of SAR 8B Vision 2030 giga-project (Wadi Safar Masterplan) under Lump Sum/FIDIC contracts.
- Cut costs 10% via value engineering; boosted tender success 20% through competitive bids.
- Reduced contract disputes 40% through FIDIC/SBD contract administration and risk mitigation.
- Improved cost efficiency 20% through vendor coordination; strengthened cash flow via accurate valuations.
Core Competencies
Technical Skills
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s)
- Procurement & Tendering
- Contract Administration
- FIDIC Contracts
- Commercial Management
- Claims
- Variation Handling
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Analysis
- Subcontracting
- Forecasting
- Value Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Infrastructure
Software Proficiency
- SAP MM
- MS Office Suite
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Navisworks
- CostX
- Planswift
Behavioral Competencies
- Business Development
- Drive Vision
- Client Centric
- Achievement Oriented
- Interactive Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Empower & Nurture Talents
- Strong analytical & Problem solving skills
- Commercial mindset
Professional Experience
UCC Holding
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Quantity Surveyor_Commercial
Oct 2024 - Apr 2026
GENERAL CONTRACTOR - Delivering commercial and cost management services on a SAR 8 billion Wadi Safar masterplan (Lump Sum project), covering luxury hotels, branded residential villas, and the Royal Diriyah Equestrian & Polo Club. Directly involved in the Oberoi Hotel & Branded Residencies villa packages — preparing BOQs, cost estimates, and tender documents in line with luxury villa standards and Najdi architectural heritage.
Key Achievements:
- Prepared BOQs, cost estimates, and tender documents, and reviewed and valuated contractor claims and variations for accuracy, compliance, and timely contractual submission under Lump Sum and FIDIC form of contracts.
- Measured works and administered subcontractor accounts, including preparation of interim payment certificates (IPCs), variation valuations, and final account settlements.
- Drove cost control and budget tracking through back charges, procurement support, and value engineering initiatives across multidisciplinary teams.
- Prepared cost reports and final accounts, coordinating closely with Client, Consultants, and Contractors, and collaborating with design, technical, procurement, QA/QC and construction teams to maintain commercial control and project transparency.
L & S Engineering Pvt Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Quantity Surveyor
Mar 2016 - Sep 2024
INTERIOR DESIGN & FITOUT - Delivered complete design and cost management services across interior fitout and tensile shading structures within the residential, leisure, corporate & government sectors, including procurement, contract administration and supporting with financial reporting.
Key Achievements:
- Prepared BOQs and quantity take-offs by interpreting AutoCAD and 3D drawings for interior fit-out and hospitality projects.
- Administered subcontractor accounts — interim valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts with monthly cost reports.
- Achieved 10% cost reduction through value engineering, 20% higher tender success rate, and 40% fewer contract disputes via successful contract administration based on FIDIC/SBD standard forms.
Techno Build (Pvt) Ltd
Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS - Supported with estimation & procurement services for the maintenance of ministry of finance in Sri Lanka, coordinating closely with vendors and site teams to ensure efficient resource use, accurate valuations and timely delivery.
Key Achievements:
- Estimation, procurement and cost control for building maintenance works, improving cost efficiency by 20% through effective supplier and vendor management.
- Prepared accurate interim valuations ensuring timely payments and improved project cash flow.
International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Cost Analyst
May 2014 - Sep 2015
INFRA-STRUCTURE (ROADS) - Tracking site progress and material consumption to support accurate cost control and daily cost reporting.
Key Achievements:
- Tracked daily site progress against stores, admin, and P&E division records, updating the on-line cost analysis system to maintain real-time cost visibility.
- Investigated causes of variations and wastage, supporting cost control and material efficiency.
Education & Qualifications
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom
2022
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying: First Class (RICS Accredited)
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education
Sri Lanka
2013
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Foundation of IT Professionals
Sri Lanka
2009
Diploma in Graphic Designing & Hardware Engineering
Early Career Summary
Internships:
- Mechanical Engineering Intern, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC @ ISSF, Biyagama, Sri Lanka (May 2013 - Jul 2013)
- Mechanical Engineering Intern, Sri Lanka-German Railway Technical Training Institute, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka (Jan 2012 - Apr 2012)
Get In Touch
Phone
+966 50 845 3516Location
Riyadh, KSA