Sr. Quantity Surveyor

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

Requirements

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)

Benefits

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