Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role overview

Pre-contract duties

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract conditions.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for Civil and MEP works.
• Analyze subcontractor and supplier quotations; assist in tender evaluations and procurement.
• Prepare project budgets and cost plans.

Post-contract duties

• Administer project contracts and ensure contractual compliance.
• Prepare interim payment applications and final accounts; evaluate subcontractor payment applications and certify payments.
• Monitor costs, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts; maintain cost reports and provide commercial updates.
• Identify cost savings and value-engineering proposals.

Variations, claims, and cost control

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders; assess the commercial impact of design changes and additional work.
• Prepare extension-of-time and cost claims, maintain supporting records, and negotiate settlements with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Measure quantities, monitor material consumption and labor productivity, and verify site quantities against approved drawings.
• Conduct cost analysis and forecasting, monitor budget compliance, and recommend mitigation for commercial risks.

Contract administration and coordination

• Review contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements; ensure compliance with their terms and conditions.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and notices; assist in dispute resolution and claim negotiations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, procurement teams, and finance departments; attend commercial and progress meetings.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and management presentations; support project close-out and final account settlements.

Pay

• Pay is stated as AED 10,000 to AED 18,000 per month.

Work location

• Work location is in person.

Requirements

• The source describes a Senior Quantity Surveyor role managing commercial and contractual aspects of Civil and MEP works throughout the project lifecycle.