Quantity Surveyor – Interior Design & Fit-Out

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, tendering and commercial control for high‑end interior design and fit‑out projects. You will work closely with design, technical, project management teams and external partners to keep projects financially on track from concept to final account.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, detailed cost plans, budgets and bills of quantities.
• Review design drawings, specifications and material selections to assess cost implications.
• Carry out quantity take‑offs for architectural, interior, joinery, FF&E, MEP and specialist works.
• Prepare tender documents, issue enquiries and manage commercial clarifications.
• Analyse contractor and supplier quotations and produce tender comparison reports.
• Support value engineering while protecting design intent and quality.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts and cash flow throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate interim payment applications, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and advise corrective actions.
• Maintain variation logs, procurement trackers, cost reports and commercial records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of quantity surveying experience, preferably on high‑end interior design or fit‑out projects in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of the local supplier, subcontractor and fit‑out market.
• Proven ability in cost planning, tender analysis, valuations, variations and final accounts.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with quantity take‑off or cost‑management software.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or other commonly used UAE contract conditions.