Job Description

Quantity Surveyor (All Trades)

Company:

Vanguard Vantage General Contracting

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE Full-Time

About the Role

Vanguard Vantage is seeking a highly skilled

Quantity Surveyor (All Trades)

to take full commercial responsibility for quantities and costs across our projects. This role covers

all disciplines

: civil, structural, architectural, and MEP.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical take-off skills with solid commercial judgment, supporting the company from

tender stage

through

project execution and final account

.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Contract / Tendering

Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents for

complete scope coverage

. Prepare detailed

quantity take-offs

for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works. Develop and maintain

BOQs

and

cost estimates

for projects. Coordinate with

Procurement

to obtain and validate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Support the

pricing strategy

, including breakdowns for materials, labor, equipment, overheads, and profit. Prepare commercial clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions for tender submissions.

2. Post-Contract / Project Execution

Monitor and report

budget vs actual costs

, highlighting variances and risks. Prepare and submit

interim payment applications

to the Client/Consultant. Review, evaluate, and certify

subcontractors' payment applications

. Prepare, justify, and negotiate

Variation Orders (VOs)

and associated costs. Support the Project Manager in

claims

,

EOT

commercial inputs, and contractual matters. Work closely with site teams to ensure

accurate site measurements

and cost capture.

3. Final Account & Commercial Close-Out

Prepare and agree

Final Accounts

with the Client/Consultant. Finalize subcontractor accounts, including variations, contra-charges, and adjustments. Maintain complete and organized

commercial documentation

for audits and management review.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Civil Engineering

or

Quantity Surveying

(or a closely related discipline).

5-8 years

of experience as a

Quantity Surveyor

with a recognized building or general contracting company. Proven experience handling

full trades

(civil, architectural, and MEP quantities and costs). Strong knowledge of

contract administration

(FIDIC or similar). High proficiency in

Excel

and quantity take-off tools; familiarity with

AutoCAD

is required; experience with

CostX / Candy / PlanSwift

is an advantage. Excellent command of

English

(written and spoken); strong report-writing skills. Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

What We Offer

Competitive

salary package

aligned with experience and performance. Professional, growth-oriented environment under

direct CEO leadership

. Exposure to diverse projects and an opportunity to build the commercial backbone of the company.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a brief cover note to

careers@brilliantsgrp.com

with the subject line:

"Quantity Surveyor -- [Your Name]".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Confidentiality is assured.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

* Construction Contracting: 3 years (Required)