Quantity Surveyor - Road & Infrastructure

About the company

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost/value control systems, and cash-flow forecasts; prepare monthly commercial reports for senior management.
• Maintain relationships with client and consultant quantity surveyors; prepare interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Administer contracts to local and international standards, including FIDIC Red and Yellow Books; identify and submit variations, new rates, and change orders.
• Provide commercial input to risk management and financial performance; support preparation and defense of claims, disputes, and contractual issues.
• Measure final accounts and verify costs; coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Mentor and support junior quantity surveyor team members as needed.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor; UAE infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure construction, including roads, drainage, utilities, bridges, metro, or airports.
• Deep knowledge of FIDIC, UAE-specific contract laws, and procurement processes.
• Proven expertise in cost/value reporting and commercial analysis.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and a methodical work approach.

Software and membership

• Proficiency in major quantity-surveying and cost-management software, including CCS, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Professional membership such as MRICS is advantageous but not mandatory.