Managing Quantity Surveyor - Project Lead (Post Contract)

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee a remarkable residential project in Dubai. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in cost management for large-scale projects in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, including 10 years in a consultancy role. Excellent English skills are essential, with Arabic preferred. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience including 10 years on large-scale projects and 7 years in the Middle East.
• Proven background in consultancy roles leading cost management services across multiple fast-paced workstreams.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language skills advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a site-based team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Take ownership of all cost control measurement and valuation activities.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS)

MRICS membership or equivalent

Tools

CostX

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a talented and commercially astute Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the leadership and growth of our UAE Cost Management team.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of professional cost consultancy services for a high-profile large-scale residential project in Dubai on behalf of a leading regional developer. The role calls for strong leadership adaptability and sound commercial judgement particularly within a fast-paced delivery environment and across multiple workstreams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a site-based team of Quantity Surveyors ensuring consistent performance across multiple project packages and phases.
• Take ownership of all cost control measurement and valuation activities maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact with the client project consultants and contractors ensuring clear alignment on budgets contract terms and change processes.
• Review and approve payment applications variations and claims ensuring compliance with contract provisions and programme timelines.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports cash flow forecasts and commercial dashboards to both client and internal leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies tender analysis and contract administration in line with best practice and project-specific objectives.
• Lead on change management assessing cost implications and advising the client on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Provide strong visible leadership to the cost management team ensuring junior staff are mentored supported and developed.
• Champion the consistent application of industry best practices tools and systems across all commercial functions.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions without compromising on project quality and delivery.
• Manage complex stakeholder expectations navigating competing priorities while maintaining programme and commercial targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local construction legislation market rates and industry benchmarks.
• Support broader client relationship management and business development efforts through high-quality service delivery and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS) from a recognised university and MRICS membership or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience including 10 years on large-scale projects and 7 years in the Middle East
• Proven background in consultancy roles leading cost management services across multiple fast-paced workstreams
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language skills advantageous
• Proficiency in CostX and strong command of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical numerical negotiation skills with strong attention to detail
• Deep knowledge of construction industry standards procurement methods and cost management best practices
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple teams and deliverables under pressure

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time