Junior Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer with a Civil Engineering background and at least 3 years of UAE experience. You will assist in preparing estimates, tender docs, cost planning and budget control on UAE construction projects.

The role requires solid technical skills, proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD and estimation software, and strong numerical and communication abilities to work with procurement and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD and estimation software (Candy PlanSwift or similar).
• Familiar with UAE construction standards, tender procedures and contracting practices.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Assist in developing accurate BOQs and project budgets.
• Support senior QS and Estimation team during tendering and bidding phases.
• Review project documentation and identify costing discrepancies.
• Work with procurement to get material and subcontractor quotes.
• Maintain updated records of unit rates, material prices and vendor databases.
• Analyse project costs and assist in preparing monthly valuation and cost reports.
• Collaborate with project engineers and site staff to monitor actual vs. estimated costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical analysis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Candy PlanSwift

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Quantity Surveyor / Estimation Engineer with a strong Civil Engineering background and at least 3 years of experience in the UAE construction industry. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of project estimates, tender documentation, cost planning and budget control. This role requires someone with solid technical skills and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
  
• Assist in developing accurate BOQs and project budgets.
  
• Support senior QS and Estimation team during tendering and bidding phases.
  
• Review project documentation and identify costing discrepancies.
  
• Work with procurement to get material and subcontractor quotes.
  
• Maintain updated records of unit rates, material prices and vendor databases.
  
• Analyse project costs and assist in preparing monthly valuation and cost reports.
  
• Collaborate with project engineers and site staff to monitor actual vs. estimated costs.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
  
• Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in a similar role.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD and estimation software (e.g. Candy PlanSwift or similar).
  
• Familiar with UAE construction standards, tender procedures and contracting practices.
  
• Excellent numerical analytical and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Team player with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.