Job Description

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial and Cost Management - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Quantity Surveyor role at AECOM Dubai supports the commercial delivery of mixed-use and infrastructure projects by controlling and monitoring all cost and contractual aspects from feasibility through construction completion. This position plays a key role in ensuring cost certainty, budget control, and financial compliance in line with client and company procedures.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Cost Estimating
Salary: 15000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Control and monitor all commercial aspects of projects from feasibility stage through construction completion
• Deliver cost management services during both pre-contract and post-contract stages
• Support client engagement across a portfolio of infrastructure and mixed-use projects
• Prepare cost option studies for infrastructure and public realm assets
• Develop cost estimates from concept designs, sketches, narratives, drawings, and specifications using sound technical assumptions
• Act as the primary project cost controller, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow remain compliant
• Participate in project team briefings to clarify scope, roles, and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update project cash flow forecasts
• Assess contractor and consultant progress payments and change requests and provide recommendations to clients
• Contribute to procurement strategies and tender planning
• Assist with preparation of tender documents
• Support tender evaluations, reviews, and reconciliations
• Participate in value engineering workshops and commercial assessments
• Apply working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and standard methods of measurement including CESMM, POMI, and NRM
• Prepare commercial reports and provide clear cost advice to project stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering from an accredited institution
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation
• Minimum six years of relevant industry experience in cost and commercial management
• Experience on infrastructure and mixed-use construction projects
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, cash flow management, and contract administration
• Familiarity with cost management and analysis tools such as CostX, Power BI, and AutoCAD in addition to MS Office
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial awareness

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and mixed-use developments in Dubai
• Exposure to international cost management standards and best practices
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary project teams
• Long-term career development within a global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across construction, engineering, program management, and cost consultancy. Operating from Dubai, AECOM combines global expertise with regional knowledge to deliver sustainable, commercially sound solutions across the Middle East.
Job Title Quantity Surveyor - Commercial and Cost Management - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Quantity Surveyor - Commercial and Cost Management - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Quantity Surveyor role at AECOM Dubai supports the commercial delivery of mixed-use and infrastructure projects by controlling and monitoring all cost and contractual aspects from feasibility through construction completion. This position plays a key role in ensuring cost certainty, budget control, and financial compliance in line with client and company procedures.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Cost Estimating
Salary: 15000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Control and monitor all commercial aspects of projects from feasibility stage through construction completion
• Deliver cost management services during both pre-contract and post-contract stages
• Support client engagement across a portfolio of infrastructure and mixed-use projects
• Prepare cost option studies for infrastructure and public realm assets
• Develop cost estimates from concept designs, sketches, narratives, drawings, and specifications using sound technical assumptions
• Act as the primary project cost controller, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow remain compliant
• Participate in project team briefings to clarify scope, roles, and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update project cash flow forecasts
• Assess contractor and consultant progress payments and change requests and provide recommendations to clients
• Contribute to procurement strategies and tender planning
• Assist with preparation of tender documents
• Support tender evaluations, reviews, and reconciliations
• Participate in value engineering workshops and commercial assessments
• Apply working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and standard methods of measurement including CESMM, POMI, and NRM
• Prepare commercial reports and provide clear cost advice to project stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering from an accredited institution
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation
• Minimum six years of relevant industry experience in cost and commercial management
• Experience on infrastructure and mixed-use construction projects
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, cash flow management, and contract administration
• Familiarity with cost management and analysis tools such as CostX, Power BI, and AutoCAD in addition to MS Office
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial awareness

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and mixed-use developments in Dubai
• Exposure to international cost management standards and best practices
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary project teams
• Long-term career development within a global consultancy

About the Company
AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across construction, engineering, program management, and cost consultancy. Operating from Dubai, AECOM combines global expertise with regional knowledge to deliver sustainable, commercially sound solutions across the Middle East.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 15000.00
Salary to 22000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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