Ref: NP322-178

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are looking for a quantity surveyor who can manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Working either for the client or the contractor, in an office or on site, can be involved in a project from the start.

As a quantity surveyor, you'll need to:
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Assist in establishing a client's requirements and undertake feasibility studies
• Perform risk, value management and cost control
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Identify, analyze and develop responses to commercial risks
• Prepare and analyze costing for tenders
• Allocate work to subcontractors
• Provide advice on contractual claims
• Analyze outcomes and write detailed progress reports
• Value completed work and arrange payments
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Quantity Surveyor Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction engineering, management, or related field
• 5-10 years of general construction estimating experience, financial experience, construction experience, or related field
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to analyze financial records and apply data to improved results
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets; strong estimating and financial analysis skills
• In-depth understanding of construction, materials, pricing, and industry
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions

About the Company

SANJOSE is a listed, robust and diversified business Group. It carries out its activity in several countries in Europe, America and Africa through its main business lines:

SANJOSE Construction SANJOSE Real Estate SANJOSE Energy and Environment SANJOSE Concessions and Services

With a turnover of EUR 752 million in 2011, SANJOSE is characterised by financial strength, competitiveness, innovation, participation in the development and implementation of unique projects and its high-technology training.

The structure of its internal organisation is distinguished by its flexibility, dynamism, expertise and ability to adapt to customer needs and the market characteristics where it operates.

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Quantity Surveyor salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 8,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience