Sr. Quantity Surveyor (United Arab Emirates) Dubai

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering and possess 8-12+ years of relevant experience. Professional chartership such as MRICS is strongly preferred, along with in-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts and local UAE construction frameworks.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control across high-value development and infrastructure projects in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting the company’s commercial interests, managing BOQs, evaluating variation orders, administering FIDIC contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within allocated budgets.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Cost Management: Prepare comprehensive pre- and post-contract cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), elemental cost plans, and monthly commercial performance reports.
Contract Administration: Administer FIDIC contracts (Red/Yellow Books), manage conditions of contract, and advise project managers on risk mitigation and contractual rights.
Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor procurement, review tender submissions, conduct price comparisons, negotiate terms, and finalize subcontract awards.
Variations & Claims: Evaluate, negotiate, and settle commercial variation orders, claims for additional payments, extension of time (EOT) costs, and final accounts.
Valuations & Cash Flow: Prepare monthly interim payment applications (IPAs) for clients/consultants, verify subcontractor payment certificates, and monitor project cash flow projections.
Auditing & Dispute Resolution: Conduct cost audits, maintain risk registers, and support commercial resolution or arbitration/dispute proceedings when required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management.
Professional Chartership: MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Experience: 8–12+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 4–5 years within the UAE/GCC market managing large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
Contractual Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FIDIC suit of contracts, standard methods of measurement (POMI, NRM2, CESMM4), and Dubai Municipality/local authority frameworks.
Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in CostX, Candy (CCS), AutoCAD, Excel (advanced financial modeling), and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
Communication: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills in English (Arabic fluency is a plus).
Competitive base salary package with performance bonuses.
Comprehensive health and life insurance.
Professional development opportunities and support for professional certifications.
Clear career progression paths within project management.

Responsibilities

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will oversee cost planning, commercial management, and contract administration for large-scale infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing subcontracts, evaluating variation orders, and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

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