Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

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Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for delivering excellence across complex, high-end fit-out projects?

Who We Are

ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region's most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation's most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC Data Centre Solutions delivers the infrastructure behind the digital world. We build and upgrade mission-critical environments for global clients-always prioritising precision, performance, and speed.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at ALEC Data Center Solutions, you'll play a key role in managing the commercial and cost aspects of prestigious projects - ensuring value, control, and excellence throughout the construction lifecycle.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the success of high-end interiors while working alongside an experienced and collaborative commercial team.

ALEC Data Centre Solutions combines speed, security, and scalability with technical precision - and you'll be part of a team delivering mission-critical environments trusted by global tech leaders.

About Your Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Manage and supervise the measurement of trades and materials that assist with package allocations, in line with agreed standards.
• Ensure all insurances relating to the project are completed with receipt, as per project requirement.
• Manage the allocation of team responsibilities and ensure that all members know the tasks expected of them, for their specific role.
• Ensure that everyone reviews and complies with the contract documents and communicates the risks and obligations of the project team, in line with company requirements.
• Protect against liability damages and penalties by keeping close track of project delay events, per the project schedule.
• Ensure cost effective outcomes are realized through the management of legal and claims consultants, as per the project agreements.
• Agree the monthly progress measures with main contractor or PQS, as per the project guidelines.
• Ensure tasks given to team members are delivered, as per the company and project standards.
• Monitor and check that the work produced by the team is delivered to the standard required by the project, per the ALEC/MEMCO standards.
• Provide individual mentorship to the team and motivate team members, as per the company standards.
• Arrange regular communication and meetings with the main contractor or PQS to ensure a high level of transparency and smooth work relationships, within project guidelines.
• Authorize the placement of LPOs, ensuring LPOs do not exceed the cost allowable.
• Ensure that the LPOs are raised with the correct and accurate payment terms, as per the agreements.
• Prepare and present the monthly cost reports internally to provide an accurate reflection to both current and forecasted revenue and profit, on a monthly basis.
• Manage and agree the Final Accounts, per the agreed schedule.
• Obtain all completion/TOC/performance certificates from the Client and/or main contractor, within the agreed timelines.
• Ensure regular discussions with all key stakeholders on the project, per the agreed timelines.
• Ensure disputes are resolved quickly and effectively, in line with project agreements.

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• 10+ years' experience, with 5+ years in Data Center.
• Proven skills in contract management, cost control, and subcontractor management.
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline, with 10 years' relevant experience.
• Expertise in cost control, contract administration, claims, risk management and procurement.
• Proven record managing large, technically complex projects. and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team-motivation skills across multiple locations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical abilities; commercially astute.
• Professional membership (e.g. MRICS, MCIArb).
• Familiarity with cost-management software (Candy, CCS).
• Experience with FIDIC / NEC forms and 5D BIM.
• Exposure to Lean / Agile commercial management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.

What We Offer

• The chance to contribute to UAE's most iconic projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Ready to elevate your career?

If you're inspired by what you've read and believe you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Join ALEC Data Center Solutions and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.

Apply today and be part of something excellent!

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