Quantity Surveyor

Job description / Role

Job description

We are seeking an experienced quantity surveyor to join our construction supervision team for a major utilities and infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. The role will focus on contract administration, measurement, valuation, and cost management to ensure accurate financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

1. Measurement & valuation:
Review and verify contractors' interim payment applications and progress claims. Measure quantities from drawings and site works to support cost evaluations. Prepare and maintain detailed records of works executed for interim and final valuations.

2. Contract administration:
Review and interpret contract documents, bills of quantities, and specifications. Assist in the assessment and evaluation of variations, claims, and change orders. Support in preparing recommendations and reports for client approval.

3. Cost control & reporting:
Monitor project costs and prepare cost reports highlighting potential risks or variances. Assist the project controls and commercial team in maintaining cost forecasts and cash flow projections. Support in the preparation of final accounts and project close-out documentation.

4. Coordination & communication:
Liaise with the resident engineer, project control engineer, and client's commercial team on contractual and financial matters. Provide cost-related inputs for progress reports and project reviews. Maintain organized documentation of correspondence, valuations, and cost data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction supervision of infrastructure and utilities projects (roads, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, potable water, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and UAE construction practices.
• Proficient in MS Excel, CostX, or similar QS software.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Previous experience with major consultants or supervision firms in the UAE or GCC preferred.

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