Senior Quantity Surveyor
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KEO is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Dubai. You will manage cost, contract, and financial control for large-scale construction projects, with experience in roads and infrastructure valued.
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Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life.
We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.
For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms.
We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.
We invite you to join us.
Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.
Responsibilities
Our newest opportunity is for a talented
Senior Quantity Surveyor
- to join our team based in
- Dubai, UAE.
- The Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) will be responsible for managing all aspects of the cost, contract, and financial control of a large-scale construction project.
- The SQS will work closely with the client, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure that all financial aspects of the project are accurately tracked and that costs remain within budget.
- Experience working on roads and infrastructure works will be highly valued.
- We envisage success in this role to include:
- Managing and controlling the project budget and providing regular cost reports to the client and project team. Ensure that the project is delivered within the approved budget and cost expectations.
- Overseeing the preparation of procurement documents, tendering processes, and contractor selection. Ensure that all procurement activities are in line with project objectives, timelines, and budget.
- Implementing and managing FIDIC contracts, including reviewing contract conditions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Resolve any disputes related to contracts, and handle claims and negotiations.
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, including material and labor costs, for different stages of the project. Analyze and advise on costs related to construction methods, resource requirements, and schedule impacts.
- Maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, including cost reports, payments, and contractor claims. Prepare periodic reports for senior management and the client.
- Managing the assessment, evaluation, and negotiation of project changes and variations. Ensure that changes are appropriately documented and that their impact on the project’s budget and timeline is effectively managed.
- Identifying and assessing potential financial risks and providing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with the project team to minimize cost overruns and delays.
- Participating in value engineering exercises to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality and standards.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with the client, contractors, and consultants. Provide advice on cost-related matters and act as the primary point of contact for all financial and contractual issues.
Qualifications
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
Hands-on experience in large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE is preferred.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people.
We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
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