Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Dubai

About the role

We are seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join AtkinsRéalis in Dubai. The successful candidate will support cost‑planning and measurement activities on newly awarded projects across a range of sectors in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Organise measurement tasks and prepare draft estimates and cost plans.
• Develop Bills of Quantities, including preambles and general requirements.
• Research market rates and maintain unit‑rate databases for estimating.
• Verify quantities on‑site and off‑site, confirm payments and variations, and review subcontractor invoices.
• Maintain registers of payments, sub‑contractor agreements and cash‑flow forecasts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts and final account verifications.
• Support alternative design cost estimates and variation calculations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 0‑2 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost estimating.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD measurement tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Understanding of cost planning stages (concept, schematic, detailed design).

Required skills

• AutoCAD measurement
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Cost planning and BOQ preparation (POMI, CESMM)
• Contract documentation collation
• Knowledge of FDIC contract forms

What we offer

• Tax‑free salary in AED
• Medical and life‑insurance coverage
• Annual leave and gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus and flight contribution
• Transportation and housing allowances
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 specialist access