Quantity Surveyor

Job purpose

Cost management and estimation

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and Bills of Quantities for projects.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Analyze project costs and prepare detailed cost plans.
• Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare or review tender documents and pricing submissions.

Contract administration

• Review and interpret contract documents, terms, and conditions; administer contracts and monitor compliance.
• Evaluate variations, change orders, and claims; prepare and assess subcontract agreements and payment certifications.
• Support contract negotiations with clients, contractors, and suppliers.

Financial control and procurement

• Track project costs against approved budgets and prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and financial summaries.
• Verify contractor and supplier invoices; monitor cash flow and project financial performance.
• Assess financial implications of project changes and risks.
• Assist with tender evaluation, analyze quotations, recommend cost-effective procurement strategies, and support supplier selection.

Stakeholder coordination

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients; participate in project meetings and provide commercial advice.
• Support dispute resolution and contract-related discussions, and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–7 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, construction, infrastructure, or facilities management projects.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and quantity take-off software.
• MRICS certification is preferred and advantageous.
• Experience in GCC/UAE construction projects is preferred.

Technical skills

• Measurement and quantity take-off; cost estimation and budgeting; contract administration and claims management.
• Preparation and review of BOQs; procurement and tender evaluation; cost reporting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management software.

Behavioural competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commercial and financial awareness; strong organizational and planning skills.

Pay

• AED 15,000 per month.

Work location

• Work is in person.