Lead Quantity Surveyor

Al Tayer Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group seeks a Post Contract Commercial Lead for large-value projects in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee the commercial lifecycle after contract award, manage a junior team, and ensure timely certification, variations and final accounts.

You will assess BOQ vs IFC, prepare subcontracts and purchase orders, handle variations/claims, and coordinate cost reporting with the project team to protect commercial interests.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 7 years in post contract Quantity Surveying.
• Local market knowledge would be an advantage.
• Graduate in construction discipline or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess tender BOQ vs IFC information to update BOQ.
• Float enquiries for final offers from supply chain and adjudicate quotations.
• Prepare sub-contract orders and purchase orders, including drawings, Programme & BOQ’s.
• Identify, review, and submit variations to the Employer.
• Prepare, negotiate and conclude variations and claims with Sub Contractors and Clients.
• Prepare monthly project valuation and ensure timely submission to employer.
• Review and issue monthly payment certificates to subcontractors.
• Draft contractual notices (delay, variations, claims).
• Undertake monthly cost reporting with the project manager and budget forecasts.
• Conclude subcontract and employer final accounts on project completion.
• Handle defects liability period commercial matters, including bonds and retention.

Skills

Tender management

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Variations & claims

Subcontract management

Education

Graduate in construction discipline

Job description

Job description

Post Contract Commercial Lead for larger value projects which include the management of junior commercial team.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Assessment of the tender BOQ (Bill Of Quantities) vs the IFC (Issued For Construction) information received to update the BOQ accordingly.
• Float enquiries for obtaining final offers from supply chain and adjudicate updated quotations received.
• Prepare sub-contract orders and purchase orders; including drawings, Programme & BOQ’s.
• Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team.
• Prepare, Negotiate and Conclude Variations and Claims with Sub Contractors and Clients’.
• Prepare monthly project valuation and to ensure timely submittal to the employer
• Procure all necessary insurances and bonds for the project.
• Review and issue monthly payment certificates to subcontractors based upon the progress of works at site.
• General Contract administration including the drafting of contractual notices, such as notice of delay, variations & claims.
• Identify, collate, review, and submit variations to the Employer.
• Preparation of claims for extensions of time in the event of project delays including maintaining sufficient contemporary records.
• Undertake monthly cost reporting in collaboration with the project manager inclusive of all necessary budget forecasts.
• Prepare and conclude the subcontract and Employer final accounts upon project completion.
• Conclude all commercial matters that may arise during the defects liability period (DLP) ; including defects rectification, return of bonds & final retention releases.
• Ability to assist in the estimation of potential projects in the event the estimation department is at full capacity.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• Graduate in construction discipline or equivalent.

Years of Experience

• 7 to 10 years relevant experience with a minimum of 7 year experience in post contract Quantity Surveying

Knowledge and Skills

• Local market knowledge would be an advantage