Senior Quantity Surveyor – Construction Projects

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor will lead pre‑ and post‑contract cost planning across all design stages, prepare Bills of Quantities, certify work, and manage final account settlement in collaboration with the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare draft cost estimates, budgets, and validate Bills of Quantities from concept to detailed design.
• Support tendering processes, including pre‑qualification, RFI handling, and tender evaluation.
• Develop project cash‑flow forecasts, certify on‑site work against the BOQ, and coordinate payments with finance.
• Administer contracts under FIDIC terms, ensure contractor compliance, and issue necessary certificates.
• Compile post‑construction documentation, settle final accounts, and produce close‑out reports.
• Maintain a historical cost database, perform risk assessments, and analyse cost control reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying; RICS chartered status preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Quantity Surveyor experience, preferably in fit‑out projects.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Middle East, preferably UAE/Abu Dhabi.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to final account.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract procedures.
• Excellent English language skills.