MECHANICAL QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Mechanical Quantity Surveyor in the UAE to manage quantity, cost control and commercial tasks for a major ADNOC construction project. You will handle piping, tanks, and mechanical equipment installations with a focus on project controls and documentation.

The role requires ADNOC procedures familiarity, excellent MS Excel and 2D QS tools proficiency, and track record on EPC lump-sum and re-measurement contracts. On-site work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 7–12 years of relevant QS experience in Oil & Gas mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of piping, tanks, mechanical equipment installation and industrial systems.
• Experience with ADNOC Onshore/Offshore projects and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for mechanical works: piping, tanks, equipment.
• Verify quantities against IFC drawings, isometrics, P&IDs and MTOs.
• Prepare monthly payment applications per ADNOC formats.
• Support cost forecasts, CVR and budget updates.
• Monitor material consumption and productivity to identify overruns.
• Review subcontractor invoices and provide certification recommendations.
• Prepare variation claims and evaluate contractor claims.
• Ensure documentation complies with ADNOC contracts and audit standards.
• Maintain RFIs, NCRs, and as-built records.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost control

Contract administration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

The Mechanical Quantity Surveyor is responsible for all quantity commercial and cost-control functions related to mechanical works for a major ADNOC construction project. This includes piping tanks mechanical equipment static/dynamic equipment installation and associated industrial systems. The role requires strong familiarity with ADNOC contractual procedures measurement standards and EPC project documentation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for mechanical works: Piping (CS SS GRE RTR HDPE) Mechanical equipment installation Tanks vessels skids and package units Valves supports spools and prefabricated assemblies
• Verify quantities against IFC drawings isometrics P&IDs MTOs and site installations.
• Track and maintain quantity logs measurement sheets and client verification records as per ADNOC requirements.
• Prepare monthly payment applications (client & subcontractor) as per approved ADNOC formats.
• Support preparation of cost forecasts CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) and budget updates.
• Monitor consumption of materials installed quantities and productivity to identify changes and potential overruns.
• Review subcontractor invoices measurement sheets and provide certification recommendations.
• Support Commercial/Contracts team in:
• Preparing variation claims (VOs) with detailed quantity build-ups and justifications.
• Evaluating subcontractor claims and preparing back-charge submissions.
• Preparing contractual correspondence and contractual notifications.
• Ensure all documentation complies with ADNOC contract requirements and audit standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify installation progress and validate executed quantities.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical construction teams engineering procurement and subcontractors.
• Ensure alignment of mechanical progress with the project controls and planning teams.
• Prepare weekly/monthly mechanical quantity and cost reports for internal and client submission.
• Highlight trends deviations and commercial risks to project leadership.
• Maintain meticulous records of RFIs NCRs field change requests and as-built updates affecting quantities.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 7-12 years of relevant QS experience in Oil & Gas mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of piping tanks mechanical equipment installation and industrial systems.
• Experience working on ADNOC Onshore/Offshore projects (ADNOC approval preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Excel AutoCAD/2D review tools and QS documentation.
• Previous or valid ADNOC Approval as Mechanical QS. (PREFERRED)
• CICPA security pass or eligible to obtain one. (PREFERRED)
• Experience with EPC lump-sum and re-measurement contracts. (PREFERRED)
• Familiarity with ADNOC measurement procedures and cost control systems. (PREFERRED)

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