To manage all financial, contractual, and commercial aspects of MEP packages across the project lifecycle--from cost estimation and budgeting to final account settlement--ensuring projects stay on budget while meeting requirements and contractual obligations
Key Responsibilities
Cost Estimation & Budgeting
Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ELV, FLS ) systems using drawings, specs, and take-off sheets
Develop initial budgets aligned with client expectations
Tendering & Procurement
Compile tender documentation (BOQs, specs); evaluate bids from suppliers and sub-contractors
Assist in procurement and vendor negotiations.
Contract Administration
Draft, review, and admin contracts; ensure compliance with conditions (FIDIC, NEC)
Manage variations, change orders, and contractor claims
Cost Control & Monitoring
Track expenditures against budget with cashflow forecasts and CVR reporting
Identify cost overruns and propose mitigation strategies
Payment Management
Prepare interim valuations, payment applications, and final accounts; certify subcontractor payments.
Value Engineering & Risk Management
Recommend cost-effective MEP alternatives without sacrificing quality
Perform risk analyses and manage mitigation strategies
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
Provide regular cost reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior management
Attend project meetings; collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients
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Qualifications & Experience
Education
: Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience
: Typically, 3-10+ years in MEP-focused QS roles in construction,
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Essential Skills & Tools
Proficiency in quantity surveying/cost estimation software (PlanSwift) and MS Excel
Competent in AutoCAD / Revit for interpreting MEP drawings
Familiar with measurement standards (CESMM, SMM7, NRM2) and contract forms like FIDIC, NEC
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills
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Preferred Certifications & Add-ons
Professional certification (e.g., MRICS/RICS); PMP considered a plus
Experience working in GCC is advantageous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
How many years of MEP Quantity Surveying experience do you have?
Do you have hands-on experience preparing BOQs and cost estimates for MEP systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, ELV, FLS)?
Do you have experience in pre- and post-contract activities, including variations, claims, CVR, and final accounts?
What is current/last drawn salary?
Do you have valid driving license?
* what is your notice period?
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