Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract / Estimation

• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates for road and infrastructure projects.
• Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with CESMM / project standards.
• Build unit rates for earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt, drainage, and utilities.
• Review tender documents, identify risks, exclusions, and commercial opportunities.
• Support tender strategy, pricing, and clarifications.

Post-Contract / Commercial Management

• Prepare and submit Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) to the Engineer/Client.
• Monitor actual site progress and verify quantities through joint measurements.
• Manage variation orders, rate analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare and support claims and counterclaims (additional cost, EOT-related).
• Manage subcontractor payments, evaluations, and final accounts.
• Maintain cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget tracking.
• Close final accounts in coordination with project management.

Contract & Coordination

• Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC and project conditions.
• Liaise with site teams, planning, procurement, consultants, and clients.
• Protect the contractor's commercial and contractual position throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular commercial reports to senior management.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8–15+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor in road & infrastructure projects.
• Strong contractor-side experience.
• Proven knowledge of:
• BOQs & measurement methods (CESMM preferred)
• Pre-contract estimation & rate build-up
• IPCs, variations, claims, and final accounts
• Experience in road works, including:
• Earthworks
• Sub-base & base course
• Asphalt works
• Drainage, utilities, and road furniture
• Familiarity with government/authority projects (RTA, ADM, MOEI, municipalities).

Preferred

• Experience in UAE/GCC road projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, PlanSwift / CostX / similar QS software.
• Ability to work independently and manage junior QS staff.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation control
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and coordination skills