Project Quantity Surveyor

The Project Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract) will manage all commercial, contractual, and cost control activities after contract award for district cooling underground piping and infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on monthly valuations, variation management, subcontractor payments, cost tracking, claims support, and final accounts for projects involving chilled water networks, chambers, mechanical works, and civil and landscape reinstatement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Post-Contract Cost Control & Valuations

• Prepare monthly progress valuations / IPCs based on site measurements.
• Maintain cost vs budget tracking, cash flow forecasts, and earned value.
• Monitor cost overruns, productivity losses, and scope creep.
• Prepare cost reports for management (CVR / WIP).

2. Measurement & Variations

• Measure executed works for:
• Excavation, shoring & backfilling
• Chilled water pipe laying (steel, HDPE, pre-insulated)
• Valve chambers, thrust blocks, anchor blocks
• Mechanical works, testing, flushing
• Reinstatement & asphalt works
• Identify, price, submit, and negotiate variations & change orders.
• Maintain variation logs and approvals tracking.

3. Contract Administration

• Manage post-contract correspondence, notices, and claims.
• Assist with EOT, prolongation, and disruption claims.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions (FIDIC / bespoke forms).
• Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.

4. Subcontractor Commercial Management

• Measure subcontractor works and prepare monthly payment certificates.
• Track subcontractor variations, back-charges, and retention.
• Control material reconciliation vs invoicing.

5. Final Accounts & Close-Out

• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Close all variation, claims, and reconciliation registers.
• Support project financial close-out and handover.

Required Experience

• 4–8+ years post-contract QS experience in civil infrastructure.
• Proven background in:
• District cooling networks
• Infrastructure/ Underground piping & utilities
• Trenching, shoring, chamber works, reinstatement
• Experience with Empower, Emicool, Tabreed, RTA, DEWA is a strong advantage.

Skills & Tools

• Strong in AutoCAD take-offs, Excel cost tracking, BOQs
• Knowledge of FIDIC & UAE contract practices
• Experience in CVR, cost reports, variation logs, claim registers
• Good commercial & negotiation skills

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Junior QS: 4 years (Required)
• Project QS: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving License (Preferred)