Events QS Manager - Quantity & Cost Oversight

JAM Event Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Event Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Manager on a contract basis to provide commercial and technical oversight by verifying quantities and quality of event-related works against approved BOQs prepared by the Production Department.

You will lead the quantity verification process, certify quantities for commercial validation and supplier payments, and ensure thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in events, exhibitions or large-scale projects.
• Strong BOQ review, quantity measurement and site verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret approved BOQs, drawings and technical specifications.
• Lead the quantity surveying and verification process across assigned projects.
• Conduct periodic site inspections during build-up, live event operations and dismantling.
• Validate measurements and quantity records prepared by the QS Coordinator.
• Verify delivered quantities against approved BOQs.
• Inspect event-related works, including fabrication, branding, flooring, fencing, temporary structures, rentals and installations.
• Review workmanship, finishes and compliance with approved specifications.
• Identify, investigate and resolve quantity and quality discrepancies with suppliers and project teams.
• Approve quantity verification reports before invoice processing.
• Provide commercial support during supplier reconciliations and payment validation.
• Support Procurement during audits and supplier performance reviews.
• Raise and manage quantity and quality discrepancy reports.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of deliveries, escalating final approval requirements where applicable.
• Escalate significant commercial or technical issues to Procurement Management.
• Mentor, guide and supervise the QS Coordinator.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting throughout all project phases.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline

Job description

JAM Event Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quantity Surveyor Manager on a contract basis to provide commercial and technical oversight by verifying quantities and quality of event-related works against approved BOQs prepared by the Production Department.

You will lead the quantity verification process, certify quantities for commercial validation and supplier payments, and ensure thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle.