Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Cost Management

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to multidisciplinary projects

Structured development and mentoring

Career progression towards chartership

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor for their ADVANCE graduate program in Abu Dhabi. This position offers a chance to build a career in construction cost management through structured learning and practical experience.

The ideal candidate will have graduated in Quantity Surveying or related fields within the last 24 months and possess a minimum GPA of 3.2. Strong communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or final year student in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Strong motivation to develop technical and professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in AECOM's ADVANCE graduate program.
• Assist with pre‑contract duties including cost modelling and planning.
• Support design meetings and prepare cost-related inputs.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Cost modelling

Cost planning

Benchmarking

Value analysis

Risk analysis

Contract documentation

Procurement support

Post‑contract administration

Financial reporting

Change control

Measurement support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Cost Management

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Graduate entry level
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Graduate Quantity Surveyor – Cost Management in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a recent graduate or final year student who wants to build practical experience in construction cost management, pre‑contract services, post‑contract administration, financial reporting, procurement support, and commercial project delivery. This AECOM ADVANCE graduate program role provides structured learning, mentoring, multidisciplinary exposure, and a strong foundation for future chartership within the construction and infrastructure cost management field.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in AECOM's ADVANCE graduate program and complete structured learning activities that build business, technical, and professional skills.
• Assist with pre‑contract duties including cost modelling, cost planning, benchmarking, value analysis, and risk analysis.
• Support design meetings by preparing cost‑related inputs, notes, updates, and commercial information for review.
• Assist with procurement activities and preparation of contract documentation under senior guidance.
• Support post‑contract tasks including site progress meetings, valuations, change control, due diligence, and financial reporting.
• Help prepare cost reports, measurement records, commercial schedules, and project documentation for cost management teams.
• Work with senior quantity surveyors, project managers, engineers, and design teams to support accurate commercial project delivery.
• Contribute to valuation reviews, payment assessments, cost tracking, and contract administration activities.
• Learn how construction cost management services are delivered across different project stages and client requirements.
• Support project teams with timely commercial information, organized records, and accurate documentation.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams when required.
• Engage with mentoring and professional development activities to support progress toward chartership.

Ideal Profile

• Recently graduated or final year student in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate who completed studies within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or above, in line with AECOM graduate program eligibility requirements.
• Master's degree holders should have started the master's program within 12 months of completing the bachelor's degree.
• Strong motivation to develop technical and professional skills within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Interest in cost planning, contract documentation, procurement, valuations, financial reporting, and commercial project controls.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work with engineers, cost managers, clients, and project teams.
• Organized and analytical approach to handling cost data, documentation, measurements, and commercial project information.
• Willingness to learn pre‑contract and post‑contract quantity surveying practices under professional supervision.
• Career‑focused attitude with interest in chartership and long‑term growth in cost management.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying
• Cost management
• Cost modelling
• Cost planning
• Benchmarking
• Value analysis
• Risk analysis
• Contract documentation
• Procurement support
• Pre‑contract services
• Post‑contract administration
• Site progress meetings
• Valuations
• Financial reporting
• Due diligence
• Change control
• Cost reporting
• Measurement support
• Commercial documentation
• Project coordination
• Chartership development
• Team collaboration

Why Join Us

• Join AECOM's ADVANCE graduate program and begin a structured career in quantity surveying and construction cost management.
• Gain exposure to pre‑contract, post‑contract, procurement, valuation, reporting, and commercial project delivery activities.
• Learn from experienced cost managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, and multidisciplinary project professionals.
• Build career value in a high‑demand commercial function linked to infrastructure, construction, buildings, and development projects.
• Work toward chartership through mentoring, structured development, and practical project experience.
• Join a professional environment that supports learning, technical growth, collaboration, and long‑term career progression.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, cost management, program management, construction management, and supervision services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that improve communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support future‑ready development.