Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QS to lead all post-contract commercial and cost management activities for high-rise residential and commercial developments. The ideal candidate will serve as the client-side commercial representative, working closely with the Contract Manager, consultants, and contractors to ensure strict cost control, accurate assessment of variations, and alignment with project budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the post-contract QS function on behalf of the developer across multiple high-rise building projects.
• Review, analyze, and validate contractors’ interim payment applications, variation claims, and final accounts in coordination with appointed consultants.
• Work closely with the Contract Manager and QS consultants to ensure proper contract administration, cost governance, and claim management.
• Conduct cost-to-complete assessments, monitor project cash flows, and track commercial performance.
• Drive commercial and cost review meetings with consultants and contractors to ensure adherence to approved budgets and contractual obligations.
• Support the evaluation of EOT claims, disruption claims, prolongation costs, and verify supporting documentation.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to optimize costs while maintaining quality and design intent.
• Ensure compliance with FIDIC contract conditions, developer-side commercial procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare internal cost reports, commercial dashboards, and provide early warnings on budget risks with recommended mitigation actions.
• Represent the developer in progress and commercial meetings with consultants and contractors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including at least 3 years in post-contract technical QS roles
• Strong background working with high-rise projects .
• Experience working with developers or real estate consultants is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of post-contract cost control, commercial management, and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC (1st and 4th edition).
• UAE experience is mandatory.

Core Competencies

• Post-Contract Cost Management
• Variation & Claim Analysis
• Commercial Reporting & Cost-to-Complete Analysis
• Subcontract Cost Verification
• High-Rise Building Execution Support
• Consultant & Contractor Coordination
• Strong FIDIC Contract Knowledge

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of post-contract Quantity Surveying experience do you have specifically on high-rise building projects within the UAE construction industry?

0–1 years

2–4 years

5–7 years

8–10 years

More than 10 years

• What is your level of familiarity with FIDIC 1st and 4th Edition contracts in your Quantity Surveying work on UAE projects?

No experience with FIDIC contracts

Basic knowledge, limited practical application

Moderate experience, applied on small projects

Extensive experience on multiple projects

Expert-level knowledge and frequent application

• What is your current notice period for joining a new employer?

Immediately available (no notice period)

Up to 15 days

16 to 30 days

31 to 60 days

More than 60 days

• What are your current monthly salary expectations (AED)?