Lead Quantity Surveyor

Al Tayer Group Career site; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Group in the UAE seeks a Post Contract Commercial Lead to manage larger value projects and supervise junior commercial staff on site.

You will assess BOQs, handle variations, prepare subcontracts, issue payment certificates, and ensure timely cost reporting and final accounts through project completion.

The role requires 7–10 years in post-contract QS, a construction discipline degree, and strong knowledge of local market practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate in construction discipline or equivalent.
• 7–10 years relevant experience with at least 7 years in post-contract QS.
• Local market knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assess tender BOQ vs IFC information to update BOQ.
• Float enquiries for final offers and adjudicate quotations.
• Prepare sub-contract orders and purchase orders with drawings, Programme & BOQ’s.
• Detect variations and changes to the contract with the Project team.
• Prepare, negotiate and conclude variations and claims with Sub Contractors and Clients.
• Prepare monthly project valuation and ensure timely submittals to the employer.
• Procure insurances and bonds for the project.
• Review and issue monthly payment certificates based on progress.
• General contract administration including drafting notices (delay, variations, claims).
• Identify, collate, review, and submit variations to the Employer.
• Prepare claims for extensions of time with adequate records.
• Undertake monthly cost reporting with the project manager and budget forecasts.
• Prepare and conclude subcontract and Employer final accounts at completion.
• Conclude commercial matters during the defects liability period (DLP).
• Assist in estimation of potential projects when estimation is at capacity.

Skills

Post-Contract Quantity Surveying

Local market knowledge

Education

Graduate in construction discipline

Job description

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Job Info

• Job Category Contracting/ Project Management