MEP Electrical Quantity Surveyor (Warehouse)

About the role

This position is for an MEP electrical quantity surveyor working on industrial, cold storage and logistics projects in Dubai. The role covers estimating MEP works, preparing Bills of Quantities and managing post-award cost control so that budgets are monitored, cost overruns are reported and commercial activities meet project requirements and authority standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for all MEP systems, including electrical, ELV and fire alarm works.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BOQs) during tender and post-award stages.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans after project award.
• Monitor project costs, track budgets and report cost overruns to the Commercial Manager.
• Manage variations by identifying scope changes, assessing cost impacts and preparing variation submissions and claims.
• Compare contract and IFC drawings to find discrepancies and variations.
• Prepare and submit monthly interim payment applications for MEP works.
• Evaluate and certify subcontractor payments against actual site progress.
• Coordinate with site teams and support procurement, including enquiries, technical and commercial evaluations and vendor selection.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PMP or QS certification.
• 6 to 10 years of experience overall, with at least 5 years in construction.
• GCC experience required; industrial, cold storage and logistics projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of contract administration and variation management.

Required skills

• Quantity take-off and estimation software such as Plan Swift, Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD.
• Analytical, negotiation and communication skills.