Electrical Quantity Surveyor-Junior

A construction contractor in Dubai is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor – Electrical to support cost management and quantity surveying activities for MEP and electrical works on building and industrial projects. The role involves assisting with BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, interim payments, and variation management while coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-offs from electrical drawings including SLDs, layouts, and schematics
• Assist in preparing BOQs for electrical systems such as LV panels, cable trays, lighting, power, earthing, and fire alarm systems
• Support cost estimation, tender preparation, and rate analysis
• Measure completed works and assist with interim payment applications
• Evaluate subcontractor invoices and support variation pricing and change orders
• Assist with cost tracking, monthly reports, and final account documentation
• Maintain project records including site instructions, variations, and change logs
• Coordinate with project engineers, procurement teams, and subcontractors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of total experience, with 1–2 years UAE experience in construction or MEP projects
• Experience working with a main contractor or MEP contractor preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical systems (LV switchgear, cables, lighting, DBs, earthing)
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and single line diagrams (SLDs)
• Basic knowledge of BOQ preparation, measurement methods, and FIDIC contracts

Software Skills

AutoCAD | MS Excel | ERP Systems | PlanSwift | Bluebeam or similar QS tools

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month