Senior QS

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage both pre-contract and post-contract commercial functions for high-rise residential and commercial developments.
This is a client-side role, best suited for professionals with strong experience working within a real estate developer or consultancy environment, providing commercial oversight rather than site execution.

The successful candidate will act as the developer’s commercial representative, supporting cost planning during the pre-contract phase and ensuring robust cost control, claim management, and financial governance during post-contract delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost plans, feasibility estimates, BOQs, and tender documentation for high-rise developments.
• Lead or support tendering processes, including tender analysis, commercial evaluation, and recommendation reports.
• Coordinate with design consultants to ensure cost alignment with design development and value engineering objectives.
• Support budget finalization and cost benchmarking prior to contract award.

Post-Contract Responsibilities

• Lead the post-contract QS function on behalf of the developer across multiple high-rise projects.
• Review, assess, and recommend approval of contractors’ interim payment applications, variations, and final accounts in coordination with appointed consultants.
• Work closely with the Contract Manager and QS consultants to ensure proper contract administration and cost governance.
• Prepare and monitor cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flows, and commercial performance reports.
• Evaluate EOT, disruption, and prolongation claims, ensuring contractual compliance and adequate substantiation.
• Drive commercial review meetings with consultants and contractors to maintain budget and contract compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of overall QS experience, covering both pre-contract and post-contract roles.
• Strong experience on high-rise residential and commercial developments.
• Mandatory experience working with a real estate developer or consultancy (client-side exposure essential).
• Solid understanding of cost planning, tendering, post-contract cost control, and commercial management.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts (1st and 4th Editions).
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of UAE experience.

Core Competencies

• Pre-Contract Cost Planning & Tender Management
• Post-Contract Cost Control & Commercial Governance
• Variation, Claims & Final Account Evaluation
• Cost-to-Complete & Cash Flow Forecasting
• High-Rise Project Commercial Management
• Consultant & Contractor Coordination
• Strong FIDIC Contract Knowledge

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current notice period for joining a new employer?
• What are your current monthly salary expectations (AED)?

Experience:

• pre-contract and post-contract: 5 years (Required)
• Real Estate Developer or Consultancy firm: 4 years (Required)