Senior Quantity Surveyor - Dubai

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Tendering & Procurement

Contract Administration & Management

Cost Control & Value Engineering

Site Visits & Progress Monitoring

Claims & Dispute Resolution

Financial Reporting & Documentation

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and finance departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to senior management on cost-related decisions.
• Ensure transparent communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractors regarding financial matters.
• Occupational and workplace Health and Safety responsibilities:
• In addition to all job specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Khidmah health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations.
• All employees are personally responsible to familiarize themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc.
• Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduce new policies, procedures and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.
• Information Security responsibilities:
• Comply with Khidmah Information Security Policies
• Be aware of and fulfil their information security responsibilities
• Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information have taken the Security Awareness Training
• Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
• Not Disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
• Restrict use to authorized purposes, Protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.
• Accept accountability of his/her individual user accounts, and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• **7–10 years**
• of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation, and Contract Administration, preferably in landscaping, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Extensive experience in managing softscape, hardscape, irrigation, and drainage systems within landscaping projects.
• Expertise in preparing Bill of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimates, tender documents, and budget plans for landscaping projects.
• Strong understanding of softscape, hardscape, irrigation, drainage systems, and soil composition.
• Proficiency in managing FIDIC, NEC, and other standard construction contracts, including handling variations, claims, and legal compliance.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality and sustainability.
• Expertise in evaluating and negotiating subcontractor and supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality compliance.
• Ability to monitor project expenditures, forecast cost variations, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in preparing cash flow forecasts, financial statements, and project cost reports for senior management.
• Strong ability to ensure landscaping projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to visit project sites, validate expenses, and track material/labor usage to prevent cost overruns.
• Skilled in contract negotiations, handling claims, and resolving financial disputes with clients and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of LEED, Estidama, and green landscaping initiatives for cost-efficient and environmentally friendly projects.
• Ability to interpret landscape design drawings and project specifications.
• Proficiency in preparing financial reports, BOQs, and cost breakdowns.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools for project tracking.
• Proficiency in CostX, Candy CCS, PlanSwift, or other industry-standard cost management tools.
• Ability to analyze cost trends, identify risks, and implement cost-control measures
• Strong ability to negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, and liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensuring accuracy in cost calculations, contract evaluations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience in leading junior quantity surveyors, cost control teams, and cross-functional coordination.
• Capability to provide cost-effective solutions and financial recommendations to management.