Quantity Surveyor (8-10 Years Experience)

About the role

A senior Quantity Surveyor position within the Projects department, open to candidates with 8-10 years of experience, preferably working with a Main Contractor. The role covers commercial management of construction projects, from take-offs and interim valuations through to final accounts.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs to support timely material and supplier orders, coordinating with the project team and procurement.
• Prepare and update site measurements, including RCDRs and other client requirements, to enable interim valuation submissions and follow up with the consultant/client QS.
• Facilitate project closure through material reconciliation and the final account.
• Prepare, submit and administer subcontractor and supplier payment certifications, variation orders and final account statements.
• Prepare and maintain commercial reports, including monthly project reports, with the site team.
• Coordinate with project engineers and QA/QC engineers on approved ITRs and documents needed for interim valuations.
• Review BOQ items, flag risks to project revenue and discuss actions with the project manager and functional manager.
• Work with finance and administration on payments, subcontractor payments and client invoicing.
• Liaise with the client and consultant QS and discipline engineers on commercial matters.
• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts and monthly recap reports.
• Identify and prepare variation orders, including new rate proposals for new items in line with contract terms.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering or a related field with UAE equivalency.
• Engineer's license from Abu Dhabi Municipality.
• Successfully completed at least two sewerage and water pipeline projects.
• Strong knowledge of bespoke contract conditions of UAE clients and FIDIC contract conditions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Required skills

• Quantity surveying practices and cost control
• Methods of measurement such as CESMM and POMI
• MS Excel and MS Project