Job Description

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports To: Commercial Manager / Project Manager
Job Purpose:
To manage all cost and financial aspects of the project, from pre-contract to final account, ensuring the project's commercial success through accurate measurement, valuation, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly interim payment applications (IPCs) to the client, including detailed measurement and valuation of work done.
• Manage all subcontractor accounts: from procurement (bill comparison, negotiation) to interim valuation, variation orders, and final account agreement.
• Prepare detailed monthly cost value reconciliation (CVR) reports and forecasts of final project cost.
• Identify, quantify, and price variation orders (VOs) and contractual claims in accordance with the contract conditions (typically FIDIC).
• Perform accurate take-offs from drawings for procurement and valuation purposes.
• Monitor site progress for accurate valuation and identify any potential cost overruns or savings.
• Assist in the preparation of the project's final account and settlement with the client and subcontractors.
• Liaise with the Planning Engineer to assess the time impact of variations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of post-contract QS experience with a main contractor in the UAE.
• Must have thorough experience with FIDIC contracts and strong claim management skills.
• Expert in measurement, BOQ preparation, and cost reporting.
• Proficient in QS software (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam) and advanced Excel skills.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and analytical abilities.

Skills Required