Senior Quantity Surveyor-Interior Fit out

Position - Senior Quantity Surveyor - Interior Fit out

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Interior Fit-Out / Joinery / Construction

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Interior Fit Out to manage all commercial and contractual aspects of interior fit-out projects in UAE. The ideal candidate should have strong UAE experience in estimation, BOQ preparation, cost control, subcontract management, variation claims, and project commercial management for high-end fit-out projects.

The candidate must possess strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to manage project budgets, procurement coordination, and client/consultant commercial discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates for interior fit-out projects.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Review tender submissions, quotations, and contract documents.
• Manage project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations and negotiate commercial terms.
• Prepare and verify interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Handle project variations, claims, and change orders.
• Monitor material procurement costs and supplier pricing.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and site teams.
• Conduct site measurements and valuation assessments.
• Ensure commercial compliance with contracts and company procedures.
• Prepare commercial reports, cash flow forecasts, and project cost reports.
• Support management in tendering and bid evaluation processes.
• Maintain proper documentation for claims, invoices, and project records.
• Participate in client and consultant commercial meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of UAE experience in Interior Fit-Out projects.
• Strong experience in commercial and residential fit-out projects.
• Excellent knowledge of BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
• Experience with joinery, MEP, and finishing works pricing.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC/contracts and UAE commercial practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and cost management abilities.

Pay: AED9,000.00 - AED11,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of UAE experience do you have in Interior Fit-Out projects?
• Have you worked on commercial, retail, hospitality, or luxury villa fit-out projects?
• What was the largest project value you handled as a Quantity Surveyor?
• Do you have experience in turnkey interior fit-out projects?
• Are you experienced in BOQ preparation and quantity take-offs for interior fit-out works?
• Which software are you proficient in?
• Do you have experience pricing joinery, MEP, ceiling, flooring, and finishing works?
• Do you have experience preparing interim valuations and final accounts?
• Are you familiar with FIDIC contracts and UAE commercial practices?
• Have you worked with high-end luxury fit-out or fast-track projects?
• What is your current salary and salary expectations?

Experience:

• turnkey interior fit-out projects: 5 years (Required)
• BOQ preparation and Qty take-offs for interior fit-out works: 5 years (Required)
• pricing joinery, MEP, ceiling, flooring & finishing works: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person