Quantity Surveyor – Building Construction

About the role

The Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of building construction projects for Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL). The role ensures effective cost control, accurate valuations, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on UAE building projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage commercial and cost‑management activities for assigned building projects.
• Prepare and review BOQs, quantity take‑offs, estimates and cost plans.
• Prepare interim payment applications, valuations and payment certificates.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments, variations and final accounts.
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations and conduct commercial comparisons.
• Handle subcontractor measurements, valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify, evaluate and manage variations, claims and contractual changes.
• Support procurement activities and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Provide regular commercial reports and assist in forecasting cash flow and risks.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5–8 years of Quantity Surveying experience, preferably on UAE building construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, BOQs, measurements and cost control.
• Experience with variations, claims, subcontractor management, valuations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial practices.

Required skills

• Subcontractor Management
• Payment Certificates
• Cost Management
• Interim Payment Applications
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Plans
• Valuations
• BOQs
• MS Excel