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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our construction team in Dubai. The successful candidate will take ownership of the commercial and cost management aspects of construction projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, procurement, valuations, variations, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor who can independently manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, identify commercial risks, negotiate effectively with stakeholders, and provide accurate cost and commercial reporting to management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial and quantity surveying functions across assigned construction projects.
  • Prepare and review detailed BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and budgets.
  • Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to identify commercial risks and obligations.
  • Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
  • Prepare and review interim payment applications, payment certificates, and final accounts.
  • Evaluate, price, and negotiate variations, claims, and additional works.
  • Manage subcontractor and supplier commercial relationships, including reviewing quotations, payments, variations, and final accounts.
  • Lead the measurement and valuation of completed works.
  • Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify potential cost overruns at an early stage.
  • Assist with tendering, procurement, subcontractor selection, and commercial negotiations.
  • Review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
  • Prepare monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
  • Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, and engineers on commercial matters.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of contractual and commercial records.
  • Support project teams in resolving contractual and commercial issues.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial team members.
  • Ensure all commercial activities are carried out in accordance with project contracts and applicable UAE construction practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience, preferably with construction/contracting companies.
  • Strong UAE construction experience is mandatory.
  • Must currently be based in the UAE.
  • Proven experience handling commercial management for medium to large-scale construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost control, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and commercial procedures.
  • Proven experience in subcontractor and supplier management and negotiations.
  • Strong knowledge of project cost reporting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant QS/commercial software.
  • Excellent analytical, numerical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage commercial responsibilities and work closely with project management teams.
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior QS/commercial staff is an advantage.
  • UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Employment visa, medical insurance and other benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on construction projects with an experienced project team.
  • Professional growth and career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative working environment.
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