Senior Quantity Surveyor

💼 Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪

Employment Type:

Full-time / Part-time

🌟 About the Role

We’re looking for a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and commercially minded professional to join our team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

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In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing project costs, preparing cost estimates, evaluating tender submissions, monitoring budgets, administering contracts, and ensuring effective financial control throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, procurement teams, and clients to ensure projects are delivered within budget, contractual requirements are met, and commercial risks are effectively managed.

This is a great opportunity to develop your commercial management expertise, strengthen your cost planning and contract administration skills, enhance your negotiation capabilities, and contribute to the successful delivery of construction and infrastructure projects 🚀

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and cost plans for construction projects 😊

• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings to assess quantities, specifications, and project requirements

• Prepare tender documents, pricing schedules, commercial submissions, and cost breakdowns

• Evaluate tender submissions, analyze contractor quotations, and prepare tender comparison reports

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, and forecast costs to maintain effective financial control

• Conduct regular cost reviews and identify potential budget overruns, savings opportunities, and commercial risks

• Manage the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of variations, change orders, and additional works

• Review interim payment applications, progress claims, invoices, and supporting documentation submitted by contractors

• Verify completed work quantities and assess payment entitlements in accordance with contract terms

• Prepare interim valuations, payment certificates, final accounts, and other commercial documentation

• Administer construction contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial terms, and project requirements

• Monitor project progress against approved budgets, cost plans, and contractual milestones

• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, financial summaries, and commercial performance updates

• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks, contractual claims, and potential cost exposures

• Support the preparation, assessment, and negotiation of extension-of-time claims and other contractual matters in coordination with the project team

• Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations, procurement activities, payment applications, and contractual correspondence

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, contractors, and procurement teams to resolve commercial issues

• Review subcontractor quotations, payment claims, variations, and final account submissions

• Assist with procurement planning, subcontractor selection, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives

• Ensure that project documentation, BOQs, valuations, and cost reports are accurate, complete, and properly maintained

• Monitor material prices, labor costs, market conditions, and other factors that may affect project budgets

• Support value engineering exercises and recommend cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality, safety, or project specifications

• Participate in commercial meetings, progress reviews, tender discussions, and contract negotiations

• Assist in preparing financial forecasts, project budgets, and commercial reports for senior management

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE construction regulations, contractual requirements, company procedures, and relevant industry standards

• Provide guidance to junior quantity surveyors and review their work to maintain accuracy and consistency

• Identify opportunities to improve cost control procedures, commercial reporting, and project financial performance 🚀

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying, construction cost management, and commercial administration 🎯

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to prepare accurate BOQs, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and tender documentation

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, material schedules, and technical documentation

• Experience in cost planning, budget monitoring, financial forecasting, and cost control

• Solid knowledge of construction contracts, payment procedures, variations, claims, and final account preparation

• Ability to evaluate tenders, negotiate commercial terms, and assess contractor and subcontractor quotations

• Strong understanding of interim valuations, progress payments, and contractual payment mechanisms

• Experience identifying commercial risks, managing cost variations, and recommending effective mitigation measures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills when dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams

• Strong negotiation, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant cost management tools

• Familiarity with quantity surveying and cost management software such as CostX, Candy, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is an advantage

• Knowledge of construction project management systems and document control procedures

• Familiarity with construction contracts, including FIDIC forms of contract, is an advantage

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and commercial priorities effectively

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial and contractual documentation

• Ability to work independently, lead commercial activities, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• A proactive, commercially aware, and results-oriented approach to project cost management and continuous improvement 🌱

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred

• Professional qualifications or memberships with RICS, AIQS, or other recognized quantity surveying institutions are an advantage 🌟

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, or Commercial Engineer is preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing project costs, preparing BOQs, evaluating tenders, and monitoring construction budgets

• Proven experience in contract administration, interim valuations, variation assessments, and final account settlements

• Experience working with main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, developers, or construction project management teams

• Familiarity with different construction project types, including residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments

• Experience preparing cost reports, cash flow forecasts, financial analyses, and commercial performance summaries

• Knowledge of construction procurement procedures, subcontract management, and commercial negotiations

• Understanding of FIDIC contracts, contractual claims, dispute avoidance, and construction risk management is an advantage

• Familiarity with UAE construction practices, local authority requirements, and regional procurement procedures is a plus

• Knowledge of relevant UAE contract requirements, project documentation standards, and applicable commercial regulations

• Proficiency in quantity surveying software, cost estimation tools, and digital construction documentation platforms

• Experience supervising junior quantity surveyors, coordinating commercial teams, or managing project commercial activities is an advantage

• Additional training or certifications in cost management, contract administration, project management, or construction commercial management are an advantage

💡 Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements: full-time or part-time 🏡

• Opportunity to develop advanced quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial leadership expertise

• Work in a supportive and collaborative project environment 😊

• Opportunities for professional training, industry certifications, and career development

• Gain practical experience in project budgeting, tender management, contract administration, and financial control

• Develop valuable analytical, negotiation, commercial, and problem-solving skills

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and procurement professionals

• Contribute to effective cost optimization, improved project profitability, and successful project delivery

• Gain exposure to complex construction contracts, commercial risk management, and strategic cost planning

• Build a strong foundation for future career opportunities in commercial management, cost consultancy, project controls, and construction management 🚀

📩 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your quantity surveying or construction commercial management career? 🚀

Send your CV and feel free to include details of your quantity surveying experience, construction projects handled, BOQ preparation expertise, cost estimation achievements, contract administration experience, tender evaluation skills, variation and claims management capabilities, knowledge of FIDIC contracts, quantity surveying software proficiency, professional memberships, or relevant qualifications.

We look forward to connecting with experienced, analytical, and commercially focused professionals who are passionate about accurate cost management, effective contract administration, financial control, and delivering successful construction projects! 🌟