Job Description

Location

United Arab Emirates

Country

United Arab Emirates

Contract type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Market

Buildings

Discipline

Infrastructure

Job ref

11665

Recruiter contact

Anuja Panchal

Mott MacDonald

is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.



We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.

We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that's defining our future. It's our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.



Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you'll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be

brilliant

.

Mott MacDonald

is seeking a qualified and experienced

Quantity Surveyor

to support the construction supervision team on a major residential/infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing cost and commercial aspects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and delivering value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and reconcile

Bills of Quantities (BoQ)

based on actual site quantities. Conduct

cost analysis

, prepare

monthly financial reports

, and support in

variance reporting

. Assist in

risk and value management

, and implement effective

cost control

measures. Measure

progress of works

, coordinate

interim payments

, and manage

cash flow forecasts

. Evaluate and negotiate

variations

,

claims

, and

change orders

. Review and register

drawing revisions

for cost and quantity implications. Attend

site meetings

with internal teams and external stakeholders to discuss valuations and commercial matters. Support the

Senior Quantity Surveyor

in preparing

change orders

and evaluating contractor claims. Liaise with the

client

on all cost and commercial issues, providing advice and updates as required.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's degree in

Quantity Surveying

or a related discipline from a recognised university.

Professional membership

with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is essential. Strong knowledge of

FIDIC contracts

, UAE construction practices, and cost management tools. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in

MS Excel

,

CostX

, or similar quantity surveying software.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

90 calendar days paid maternity leave Competitive annual leave An annual professional institution subscription * Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance