Interior Fit Out Managing Quantity Surveyor

Land Sterling Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Land Sterling Properties seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead post-contract commercial activities for interior fit-out projects. You will manage procurement, cost control, valuations, and final accounts while ensuring profitability and compliance with client requirements and local regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive post-contract and procurement experience, and deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts and bespoke fit-out practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Engineering required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering required.
• Minimum 10–12 years of post-contract and procurement experience in interior fit-out or Design & Build environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-contract delivery and procurement of interior fit-out packages.
• Lead commercial team and coordinate with site managers and design teams.
• Review subcontract BOQs, pricing schedules and ensure alignment with budgets and client specs.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete projections.
• Manage variations, claims, EOT assessments and final accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Procurement

Cost control

Project coordination

Education

Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Job description

About The Role The Managing Quantity Surveyor Managing QS is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of post-contract commercial and procurement services across interior fit-out projects from subcontractor procurement and package award through to interim valuations cost control variations and final account close-out ensuring accuracy quality compliance and profitability in line with client requirements company procedures and applicable local regulations

Responsibilities

The Managing Quantity Surveyor M QS plays a key role in leading and managing the commercial team accordingly the M QS shall be fully capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of both the Senior Quantity Surveyor Sr QS and Quantity Surveyor QS The role is centred on post-contract delivery and procurement of fit-out packages trades and the M QS shall undertake the responsibilities of the Sr QS and QS where required

Leadership amp Team Management

Lead supervise and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors Senior Intermediate Junior across live fit-out projects Allocate project and package responsibilities and monitor deliverables against agreed procurement and construction programmes Ensure adherence to company standards subcontract templates and best practices Coordinate closely with Project Site Managers Design Teams Procurement and other disciplines to align commercial delivery with site progress

Procurement amp Subcontractor Management

Core Responsibility Own and mandatorily review the procurement strategy and package split for all interior fit-out trades including but not limited to joinery amp bespoke furniture MEP flooring ceilings amp partitions painting amp decoration glazing wall finishes signage and loose FF amp E Manage the full subcontractor procurement cycle enquiry issue tender clarifications tender analysis and comparison negotiation and subcontract award Oversee and mandatorily review subcontract BOQs schedules of rates scope-of-work matrices and pricing schedules for measurement accuracy and completeness Ensure procurement packages align with the approved project budget programme and client specification quality standards Negotiate and finalise subcontract sums terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers Maintain and continuously develop an approved subcontractor and supplier database including performance tracking and lessons learned Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures client requirements and long-lead FF amp E procurement schedules

Post-Contract Cost Management

Core Responsibility Oversee and mandatorily review interim valuations and payment applications both to the client main contract and from subcontractors Monitor project cost performance against the approved budget contract sum and advise on corrective actions Prepare and review cost reports cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete forecasts throughout the project lifecycle Manage and mandatorily review cost control and value engineering exercises to protect and optimise project margin Track and report subcontractor retention provisional sums and prime cost adjustments to closure

Contract Administration Review mandatory

and administer main contract and subcontract conditions FIDIC bespoke fit-out subcontract forms or equivalent Highlight any risk identified and inform the client or relevant stakeholders Identify contractual and commercial risks and formally advise clients and senior management Manage and mandatorily review o Variations and change management o Claims and EOT assessments cost-related o Interim payment applications and retention releases o Final accounts main contract and subcontract Maintain structured documentation for all contractual matters including a live subcontract and variation register

Client and Stakeholder Liaison

Serve as the main QS point of contact for clients consultants and subcontractors Attend project and progress meetings to present cost procurement and contractual matters Provide commercial advice to clients project site managers and senior management Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including approved subcontractors and suppliers

Reporting amp Deliverables

Prepare and review o Monthly cost reports o Cash flow forecasts o Procurement status tracker reports o Project financial summaries Ensure all deliverables are reviewed accurate and client-compliant before submission Maintain project cost and procurement databases and documentation Present project financial status procurement progress and commercial risks to senior management

Risk and Value Management

Identify and manage cost and procurement-related risks throughout the post-contract project life cycle Conduct value engineering workshops to improve buildability programme and cost efficiency Advise on cost and programme implications of design changes substitutions and site-driven variations

Documentation

Prepare and maintain comprehensive project cost and procurement files and records Produce detailed monthly reports cost summaries and cash flow forecasts Support the Commercial Manager in preparing executive summaries for senior management or clients Maintain organised project files including drawings subcontracts correspondence and cost data Ensure proper documentation of all cost and procurement activities for audit and reporting purposes Contribute to the overall efficiency of the commercial QS department by supporting team priorities

Compliance and Standards

Ensure adherence to contract conditions FIDIC or equivalent and company subcontract templates Apply standard industry practices and company procurement commercial procedures Maintain ethical and professional standards in all project and subcontractor dealings

Professional Development

Keep updated on current market subcontractor rates fit-out construction methods and materials Comply with company procedures and professional standards e g RICS AIQS

Requirements

Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (Civil / MEP / Interior Design & Build). Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (Civil / MEP). Minimum of 10 12 years in the related field, with substantial post-contract and procurement experience gained within interior fit-out or Design & Build contractors. Proven experience in subcontractor procurement, tendering, and Design & Build environments. Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, bespoke fit-out subcontract forms, and Methods of Measurement. Extensive understanding of fit-out construction technology, materials, and regulatory requirements.