Fire Safety Systems Quantity Surveyor: Cost & BOQ Expert

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO Careers is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for its Maintenance Department in Dubai. You will handle cost estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and cost control for firefighting and fire alarm maintenance projects.

This role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 1–2 years in quantity surveying. Key tasks include reviewing drawings and specs, preparing cost reports, and coordinating with Maintenance, Project, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure cost efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 1–2 years of Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in firefighting or fire protection.
• Experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, cost estimation and cost control.
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defence (DCD) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed BOQ, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and pricing for maintenance works.
• Review orders, scope, drawings and specs to ensure accurate quantity measurements.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor project budgets for cost efficiency.
• Maintain records of quantities, material rates, labour costs and expenses.
• Identify additional works, prepare variation orders and assist with claims and EOT docs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Project, Procurement and Finance on material cost matters.
• Prepare cost reports and maintain documentation for ongoing and completed works.
• Ensure all estimates and BOQs comply with technical requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

NAFFCO Careers is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for its Maintenance Department in Dubai. You will handle cost estimation, BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, and cost control for firefighting and fire alarm maintenance projects.

This role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 1–2 years in quantity surveying. Key tasks include reviewing drawings and specs, preparing cost reports, and coordinating with Maintenance, Project, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure cost efficiency and