Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Overview

ASPM is the real estate arm of United Al Saqer Group L.L.C., managing and leasing properties across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, and overseas. We continue to deliver quality residential, commercial, and retail space at affordable prices to a broad range of customers.

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our exceptional projects team. This role offers a challenging opportunity for a professional with supervisory experience in projects, someone personable and capable of establishing credibility quickly. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, has a can do attitude, and is eager to leave a lasting impact.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of pre and post contract administration for various contract types (e.g., remeasure and lump sum), and FIDIC.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, maintain budgets, estimates, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
• Prepare Letters of Award, contracts for new projects in coordination with the project team, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare variation orders in coordination with the project team, consultants, and contractors.
• Verify and certify consultants' and contractors' interim applications for payment, prepare monthly reports, and issue payment certificates.
• Ensure project deliverables and close out documents are received during project completion.
• Prepare the project hand over certificate, release retention, and manage documents during DLC.
• Ensure delivery of all documentation prior to certification of the consultant's payment certificate.
• Assist in the close out procedure and prepare the consultants' and contractor's final account.
• Ensure completeness and validity of contractual requirements.
• Review, negotiate, and prepare claim settlements.
• Perform other duties associated with this position as appropriate.
• Participate in site visits and prepare reports as directed by the project manager.
• Review PS and PC items and finalize them.
• Study the tender analysis report (technical & commercial) provided by the consultant after opening the contractor's price offers and recommend the most suitable contractor for the job.
• Act as a team player, coordinating with consultants and contractors.
• Review and approve/disapprove the project's interim payments, variations, EOTs, and claims after a proper and detailed study.
• Review and approve stage wise interim payments for design stages to consultants upon receiving deliverables.
• Support contract execution, recording the commencement date, TOC, and contract administration.
• Review submission of contractual claims, verify the validity of documents provided, and prepare responses to submitted claims.
• Initiate, draft, and prepare contractual letters to contractors, PMC, and/or other parties depending on the subject and requirements.
• Estimate costs for new build, fit out work, renovation, and refurbishment projects.
• Understand contractual terms & conditions, processes, scope of work, compensation schedule, and contract administration requirements.
• Possess general management skills such as integrity, sound judgement, drive for results, and focus.

Job Requirements

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

Benefits

We offer a career path that rewards commitment and a competitive benefits package for all successful candidates.

About the Company

United Al Saqer Group (UASG) has operated for over 40 years and is one of the leading multi sector business groups in the UAE. UASG owns and operates seven UAE based companies across industry sectors, including 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.