Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of Quantities and Cost Estimates

o Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

o Provide accurate cost estimates for civil works at various design stages (concept, schematic, detailed).

Tender and Contract Documentation

o Assist in preparing tender documentation in accordance with local and international standards.

o Review and analyze contractor submissions and tender queries.

Cost Planning and Budgeting

o Develop and monitor project cost plans aligned with client budgets.

o Advise design teams on cost-effective solutions and value engineering opportunities.

Post-Contract Cost Management

o Track and verify contractor claims, variations, and interim payment applications.

o Assist in preparing final accounts and close-out reports.

Compliance with Local Standards

o Ensure adherence to Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, RTA, and other local authority regulations.

o Apply knowledge of UAE construction codes and practices in cost assessment.

Coordination and Reporting

o Coordinate with project managers, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure cost-effective project execution.

o Prepare and submit regular cost reports and forecasts for client review.

Support in Dispute Resolution

o Provide commercial support in handling claims, disputes, and contractual issues.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education

o Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

o 3-5 years of relevant experience working with engineering or architectural consultancies in Dubai.

o Familiarity with large-scale civil, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.

Technical Skills:

o Proficient in cost estimating and quantity take-off tools such as CostX, PlanSwift, or similar.

o Skilled in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and knowledge of BIM-based take-offs (Revit/Navisworks) is an advantage.

o Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and local procurement processes.

Regulatory Knowledge:

o Experience dealing with UAE government and regulatory bodies (Dubai Municipality, RERA, DEWA, etc.).

Soft Skills:

o Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

o Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Certifications (Preferred):

o MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building), or working towards chartership, is an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Are you available to join immediately? If not, please let us know your earliest start date.
Experience:

* Quantity Surveyor Dubai Consultancy environment: 3 years (Required)