Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Summary

The Junior Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial and project teams in managing project costs, budgets, contracts, and procurement activities for exhibition stands, pavilions, event structures, and interior fit-out projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality and client requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesQuantity Take-Offs

• Measure and quantify materials, including timber, glass, metal, fabric, flooring, graphics, and lighting, from architectural and structural drawings.
• Prepare accurate material schedules and quantity calculations for project execution.

Cost Estimation

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for custom exhibition stands, modular systems, pavilions, event branding, and fit-out works.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Support the preparation of project budgets and cost plans.

Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation

• Compile and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for client tenders and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure BOQs are accurate, complete, and aligned with project specifications.

Variation Management

• Track and document design changes, client variations, and additional work requests.
• Assist in preparing variation orders and cost impact assessments.

Site Progress Monitoring & Valuations

• Monitor site progress and verify completed work against project milestones.
• Support interim valuations, payment applications, and subcontractor payment assessments.
• Conduct site visits to verify quantities and project status.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Maintain project cost records and assist in preparing cost reports.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential cost overruns.
• Support the commercial team in achieving project profitability targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction, fit-out, events, exhibitions, or related industries.
• Knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying software.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the events, exhibitions, or interior fit-out industry is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of exhibition stand construction and event project execution.
• Knowledge of procurement and subcontractor management.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person