Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor role at United Al Saqer Group. ASPM is a real estate arm of United Al Saqer Group L.L.C. ASPM manages and leases properties in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and overseas. Our development projects continue to provide quality residential, commercial and retail space at affordable prices which appeal to a broad range of customers.

Are you a diversified professional looking for a role within an ambitious company? Are you confident, able to influence, challenge and build relationships at all levels? We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Projects Teams. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone with supervisory experience in projects who is personable and capable of quickly establishing their credibility. If you are excited by a challenge, have a can-do attitude and a passion for leaving your mark on an organization then this is the opportunity for you. We want to encourage you to grow and challenge yourself because when we pursue excellence, we create great experiences together and with our customers.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of pre- and post-contract administration for different contract types (re-measure and lump-sum is essential), FIDIC.
• Preparing / reviewing Bills of Quantities and maintaining budgets, estimates, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
• Prepare letters of award and contracts for new projects in coordination with the project team, consultants and contractors.
• Prepare variation orders in coordination with project team, consultants and contractors.
• Verify and certify consultants' and contractors' interim applications for payment along with monthly reports and issue payment certificates.
• Ensure project deliverables and close-out documents are received during project completion, prepare the project taking-over certificate, release of retention during DLC.
• Receive deliverables prior to certifying the consultant payment certificate; assist in the close-out procedure and prepare the consultants' and contractors' final accounts; ensure completeness and validity of contractual requirements.
• Review, negotiate and prepare claim settlements.
• Perform other duties associated with this position as appropriate.
• Participation in site visits and preparation of reports as directed by the project manager.
• Knowledge in PS and PC items review and finalization; studying tender analysis (technical & commercial) provided by the consultant and recommending the most suitable contractor after opening price offers.
• Team player with coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing and approving/disapproving interim payments, variations, EOTs and claims after proper and detailed study.
• Review and approve stage-wise interim payments for the design stages to the consultants upon receiving the deliverables.
• Support contract execution, recording the commencement date, TOC and contracts administration.
• Review submission of contractual claims, verify the validity of the documents provided and prepare response against the submitted claims.
• Initiate, draft and prepare contractual letters to the Contractors, PMCs and/or other parties, depending on the subject and requirements.
• Estimating costs for new-built, fit-out work, renovation, and refurbishment projects.
• Understand contractual terms & conditions, process, scope of work, compensation schedule, and contract administration requirement.
• Possess general management skills such as the ability to act with integrity, use sound judgement, drive for results and focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in construction, villas, buildings.
• MRICS is an advantage.
• Experience in cost management, contract administration, and tendering, particularly in consultant, construction, or real estate.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills, and proficiency in cost-estimating software and tools.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application. We look forward to reviewing your credentials and considering you for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

In return, we offer you a path towards your most rewarding career and an opportunity to be part of one of the leading family groups within the UAE. Additionally, we provide a competitive benefits package for all successful candidates.

About United Al Saqer Group

Established more than 40 years ago, the United Al Saqer Group (UASG) is one of the leading multi-sector business groups in the United Arab Emirates. The UASG owns and operates a diverse yet complementary portfolio of seven UAE-based companies encompassing a number of key industry sectors, which includes Abu Dhabi Motors, Dalma Motors, Al Saqer Heavy Equipment, Al Saqer Property Management, Awraq Islamic Financial Brokerage, AG Hotel, Royal International Construction, and Royal Joinery.