Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing all commercial and contractual activities related to building projects after contract award. Ensures accurate measurement, valuation, and certification of works, variation management, cost control, and final account settlement. Works closely with project teams, contracts, procurement, and clients to safeguard the company’s financial interests and ensure compliance with contract terms throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Measuring and valuing works executed on site in accordance with contract specifications and approved drawings
• Preparing and submitting interim payment applications with supporting documentation and ensuring timely client/consultant approval
• Assessing and quantifying variations and change orders, negotiating fair and compliant settlements with clients and subcontractors
• Monitoring project costs and budgets through regular cost reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Managing subcontractor valuations and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with subcontract terms
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to close out projects financially
• Collaborating closely with project managers, contracts teams, planning, and procurement to identify and mitigate commercial risks
• Supporting the preparation and submission of Extension of Time (EOT) claims with detailed justification and delay analysis
• Maintaining organized records of all commercial correspondence, contract documents, and financial records for audit and legal purposes
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies in quantities, rates, or contract scope in collaboration with technical and project teams
• Assisting in dispute resolution processes by preparing claims documentation and liaising with legal advisors when required
• Ensuring compliance with FIDIC or other relevant contract conditions and UAE construction law during contract execution
• Coaching and mentoring junior QS staff on post-contract processes and commercial best practices
• Preparing commercial reports and presenting findings and forecasts to senior management on a regular basis

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

• 4 or more years experience in post-contract quantity surveying within the building construction sector in UAE or GCC

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, payment application processes, variation management, and final account settlement under FIDIC or similar contracts

• Proficient in measurement and valuation techniques aligned with UAE construction standards

• Proficient in PlanSwift

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

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