FSI-JB-583 / CIVIL QS

Fatherson International Fze; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fatherson International Fze in Dubai seeks a Civil Quantity Surveyor to lead cost, quantity, and commercial control on civil projects. The role requires meticulous measurement, tendering, and cost forecasting across high-rise, infrastructure, or commercial sites.

You will prepare BOQs, cost estimates, interim payments, and final accounts, while coordinating with site teams, consultants, and clients to ensure contract compliance and value optimization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of civil construction works and quantity surveying.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
• Experience with cost estimation, rate analysis, measurements, valuations and variations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs for civil works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify project requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates, rate analysis, and tender documents.
• Measure completed works and prepare interim payment applications.
• Prepare and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditures.
• Prepare and evaluate variations, additional works, and claims.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Check quantities and ensure work is measured according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist in tender preparation, comparison of quotations, and subcontractor selection.
• Maintain proper records of quantities, costs, invoices, variations, and project documentation.
• Prepare monthly valuations, progress reports, and final accounts.
• Review contractual requirements and ensure compliance with agreed rates and conditions.
• Conduct site measurements and verify actual completed works.
• Assist in cost forecasting and cost-control activities.
• Support the preparation and settlement of final accounts.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Quantity take-offs

BOQ

Tender documents

Cost control

Contract documents

Civil drawings

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Quantity take-off software

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/08/2026

Civil Quantity Surveyor (Civil QS) – Job Description

A Civil Quantity Surveyor (QS) is responsible for managing the cost, quantity, and commercial aspects of civil construction projects, including estimation, tendering, measurement, billing, variations, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and BOQs (Bill of Quantities) for civil works.
  
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify project requirements.
  
• Prepare cost estimates, rate analysis, and tender documents.
  
• Measure completed works and prepare interim payment applications.
  
• Prepare and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices.
  
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditures.
  
• Prepare and evaluate variations, additional works, and claims.
  
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
  
• Check quantities and ensure work is measured according to approved drawings and specifications.
  
• Assist in tender preparation, comparison of quotations, and subcontractor selection.
  
• Maintain proper records of quantities, costs, invoices, variations, and project documentation.
  
• Prepare monthly valuations, progress reports, and final accounts.
  
• Review contractual requirements and ensure compliance with agreed rates and conditions.
  
• Conduct site measurements and verify actual completed works.
  
• Assist in cost forecasting and cost-control activities throughout the project.
  
• Support the preparation and settlement of final accounts.
  

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of civil construction works and quantity surveying.
  
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and quantity take-off software.
  
• Good understanding of BOQ, rate analysis, measurements, valuations, and variations.
  
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
  
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
  
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  
• Experience with high-rise buildings, infrastructure, roads, or commercial projects is an advantage.