Graduate Quantity Surveyor

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,800 - 89,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate program

Mentoring opportunities

International project experience

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Dubai. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates eager to embark on a career in civil engineering, focusing on cost management, procurement, and financial control.

The Graduate Program offers exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract cost management within various projects, allowing for mentoring and structured learning toward professional chartership.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or a final year student in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Graduated within the last 24 months or by September 2024.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-contract quantity surveying duties.
• Assist in preparing cost reports and contract documentation.
• Help monitor project costs and maintain commercial documentation.

Skills

Quantity surveying basics

Cost planning

Cost modelling

Benchmarking support

Value and risk analysis

Contract documentation

Procurement support

Valuations

Financial reporting

Change control procedures

Due diligence support

Construction cost management

Measurement and take‑offs

Project documentation

Team collaboration

Professional development

Chartership preparation

Education

Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Experience: Recent graduate or final year student eligible for AECOM Graduate Program

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Graduate Quantity Surveyor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an entry‑level Civil Engineering opportunity for recent graduates who want to build a career in cost management, quantity surveying, construction economics, procurement support, contract documentation, and project financial control. This role is part of AECOM's ADVANCE graduate program and offers structured exposure to pre‑contract and post‑contract cost management services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and built environment projects.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: 5000‑8000 (estimated range; final offer confirmed by employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre‑contract quantity surveying duties, including cost modelling, cost planning, benchmarking, value analysis, and risk analysis.
• Assist senior cost managers and quantity surveyors with design meeting inputs, procurement activities, and preparation of contract documentation.
• Help prepare cost reports, measurement schedules, estimates, tender documents, and project commercial records.
• Support post‑contract activities, including site progress meetings, valuations, financial reporting, due diligence, and change control procedures.
• Work with project teams to review construction cost information and maintain accurate commercial documentation.
• Assist in monitoring project costs, contract changes, variations, and payment‑related information under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with engineers, cost consultants, project managers, and client teams to support smooth project delivery.
• Participate in the ADVANCE graduate program to develop business, communication, technical, and professional skills.
• Take part in mentoring, structured learning, and development activities that support progress toward professional chartership.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams with a positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Maintain organized records and follow internal procedures for cost management, reporting, and project documentation.

Ideal Profile

• Recently graduated or final year student in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Candidate must have graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024 to meet Graduate Program eligibility requirements.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above is required.
• If holding a master's degree, the program should have started within 12 months of completing the bachelor's degree to show continuous education.
• Strong interest in construction cost management, quantity surveying, procurement, contracts, and project financial control.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with consultants, engineers, project teams, and client representatives.
• Strong teamwork mindset with the ability to learn in a multidisciplinary professional environment.
• Motivated to build technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and professional confidence through structured graduate development.
• Organized, detail‑focused, and willing to take responsibility for assigned tasks while learning from experienced professionals.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying basics
• Cost planning
• Cost modelling
• Benchmarking support
• Value and risk analysis
• Contract documentation
• Procurement support
• Valuations
• Financial reporting
• Change control procedures
• Due diligence support
• Construction cost management
• Measurement and take‑offs
• Project documentation
• Team collaboration
• Professional development
• Chartership preparation

Why Join Us

• Join a structured graduate program in Dubai with a global infrastructure consulting firm known for engineering, cost management, design, and construction management.
• Gain early‑career exposure to pre‑contract and post‑contract quantity surveying across diverse Civil Engineering and built‑environment projects.
• Learn from experienced cost managers, engineers, planners, and project professionals while building a strong foundation for chartership.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment where technical learning, client service, teamwork, and commercial awareness are developed together.
• Start a long‑term career path in cost management with access to mentoring, training, and international project experience.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, planning, environment, transportation, water, energy, buildings, program management, and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable infrastructure and development solutions that improve communities, strengthen project delivery, and create long‑term value.