Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Consultant Side

Location: UAE
Experience: 7 to 10 years
Industry: Engineering Consultancy / Project Management
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Role Objective:

To support the commercial and cost management functions of infrastructure and building projects by delivering accurate quantity verification, cost evaluation, and contract compliance from a consultant's perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Contract Support

• Assist in preparing preliminary cost estimates and detailed BOQs
• Conduct quantity take-offs from design drawings during tender stages
• Support the tender team with cost benchmarking and rate build-up
• Assist in tender evaluation – commercial comparisons, qualification of bids, and clarification reviews

Post-Contract Quantity Management

• Review and validate contractor-submitted quantities against IFC drawings and specifications
• Maintain updated BOQ logs and measurement sheets
• Conduct joint site measurements with supervision teams and contractors
• Track material usage and construction progress against approved quantities

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor budget utilization and flag deviations with supporting analysis
• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts, and earned value analysis
• Compile data for cost-to-complete and support the team in updating project cash flows
• Reconcile actual work done vs. financial progress on site

Billing & Payment Review

• Review and certify interim payment applications submitted by contractors
• Ensure accuracy of claimed quantities and alignment with contract terms
• Coordinate with the site team for physical verification
• Prepare payment recommendation memos for client sign-off

Variation & Claims Evaluation

• Track variation requests and conduct detailed quantity analysis for change orders
• Support in preparing commercial impact summaries for variations
• Assist in reviewing and preparing claims reports, including documentation, timelines, and financial implications
• Maintain variation and claim logs for each project

Coordination & Documentation

• Interface with design, supervision, and project management teams
• Participate in project and client review meetings when required
• Maintain complete QS documentation: BOQs, take-offs, approvals, payment logs
• Support the senior QS in audits, final accounts, and project closeout

Required Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• 4–6 years of UAE/GCC experience with an engineering consultancy or PMC
• Proficient in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and take-off software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, Planswift)
• Familiar with FIDIC conditions of contract and cost control procedures
• Strong communication, reporting, and documentation skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with infrastructure sector (utilities, roads, metro, etc.)
• Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract QS responsibilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month