Quantity Surveyor (m/f/d)

Overview

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and commercial proposals for turnkey projects across Spatial Experiences and Event Production.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), scope breakdowns and structured work packages during tender and proposal phases.
• Prepare tender packages and manage commercial engagement with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Evaluate, benchmark and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and commercial value.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to align project budgets with design, technical and operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, ensuring continuous visibility of budget performance, risks and opportunities.
• Manage project variations, change orders and commercial adjustments from identification through negotiation and final agreement.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies for variations, extension of time claims, disruption claims and other contractual entitlements.
• Interpret and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective management of contractual risks.
• Manage subcontractor commercial performance, including procurement support, payment assessments, variation evaluations and final account settlements.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial reports for project and business leadership.
• Support project teams in identifying, mitigating and managing commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution.
• Your profile
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Management or Contract Administration within project-based industries.
• Strong experience within construction-related sectors such as main contracting, interior fit-out, exhibition construction, MEP, infrastructure, media technology, system integration or other turnkey project environments.
• A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing project costs from tender stage through project completion and final account settlement.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, commercial management principles and claims management processes.
• Proven experience in variation management, contractual claims preparation, negotiation and resolution.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop strategic approaches to complex commercial and contractual challenges.
• Advanced analytical and financial management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent English is required. Additional languages, particularly German, are considered an advantage.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership, accountability and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic project environments.
• Why us?
• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance

• Annual Flight Allowance

• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day celebrating our international and multicultural team.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.
• Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications as well as opportunities for further development in new technologies.

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