Junior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Control & BOQ

Nova International General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting in the UAE is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and project teams in managing project costs, preparing measurements, evaluating variations, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

With 5–7 years of experience in contracting, you will have solid technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with site measurements, BOQs, and cost control processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in contracting or construction.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in quantity take-off software and MS Office.
• Strong communication abilities and analytical/numerical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Measurement & BOQ preparation from drawings and data.
• Assist in preparing BOQs for tenders, procurement, and execution.
• Verify quantities against drawings and progress.
• Update quantity records and measurement sheets regularly.
• Support cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans.
• Monitor costs and report deviations from budgets.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial summaries.
• Track material consumption and reconcile with site records.
• Coordinate with site teams to gather evidence for claims and EOTs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Quantity take-off

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Quantity Take-off Software

MS Office

Job description

Nova International General Contracting in the UAE is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and project teams in managing project costs, preparing measurements, evaluating variations, and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

With 5–7 years of experience in contracting, you will have solid technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with site measurements, BOQs, and cost control processes.