Post-Contract Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Post-Contract Quantity Surveyor

Company: KRS Landscape Works LLC

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-Time Email Applications To: recruitment@krslandscapellc.com

Job Summary

KRS Landscape Works LLC is seeking an experienced and proactive Post-Contract Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial control, cost management, and commercial operations across our ongoing landscape projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage project budgets, variations, interim payment applications, subcontractor claims, cost-to-complete reporting, and final accounts for hardscape, softscape, irrigation, and outdoor feature construction.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Commercial & Financial Management

• Manage commercial aspects of active construction contracts from award through to final completion and handover.

• Track project budgets, monitor actual cash flow against forecasts, and prepare Monthly Commercial Status Reports (Cost Value Reconciliations - CVR).

• Identify commercial risks and potential cost overruns early, proposing effective mitigation strategies to project managers.

2. Payment Applications & Certification

• Prepare, submit, and substantiate monthly Interim Payment Applications (IPAs) to clients and consultants.

• Conduct joint site measurements and valuations with client engineers to secure timely payment certifications.

• Evaluate, measure, and process payment certificates and invoices for sub-contractors and suppliers.

3. Variations & Claims Management

• Measure and evaluate scope variations, site instruction changes, and design updates in accordance with contract rates and BOQ items.

• Draft, negotiate, and resolve variations, delay costs, and extension of time (EOT) claims with client representatives.

• Prepare delay and loss-and-expense claim substantiations when required.

4. Subcontract & Vendor Management

• Draft and administer sub-contract agreements, ensuring back-to-back commercial conditions with the main contract.

• Assess subcontractor variation requests, progress claims, and final account submissions.

• Resolve commercial disputes and maintain collaborative relationships with sub-contractors and vendors.

5. Project Closure & Final Accounts

• Reconcile final quantities and negotiate settlement of main contract and sub-contract Final Accounts.

• Obtain clear release certificates, warranty documentations, and commercial close-outs upon project completion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent. Professional accreditation (MRICS/RICS) is a plus.

• Experience: Minimum 3 to 6+ years of post-contract quantity surveying experience within the UAE construction sector (preferably with specialized landscape, infrastructure, or civil sub-contractors).

• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, MS Excel (Advanced), PlanSwift/CostX, and ERP software.

• Contractual Expertise: Deep knowledge of standard contract terms (FIDIC), variation procedures, and local UAE statutory requirements.

• Key Competencies: Strong site measurement skills, sharp commercial negotiation abilities, assertive communication, and conflict resolution capabilities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to forward their CV along with a summary of key projects managed to:

Email: recruitment@krslandscapellc.com

Subject Line: Application – Post-Contract Quantity Surveyor – [Your Full Name]

Work Location: In person