MEP Quantity Surveyor - Cost Management

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Travel insurance

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join its Dubai team. The role focuses on cost estimation, pre-contract quantity surveying, tender preparation, contract administration, and financial management of MEP works across construction projects.

The successful candidate will support project cost planning from concept design through detailed design stages, with responsibilities including BOQ preparation, variation assessments, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• Understanding of MEP construction measurement and cost estimation principles.
• Ability to interpret design information and prepare quantity surveying documentation.
• Knowledge of construction cost planning and contract administration activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering pre-contract quantity surveying services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works.
• Support cost planning activities throughout concept, schematic, and detailed design phases.
• Measure MEP works using available design information and project documentation.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities for construction projects.
• Develop cost estimates to support project planning and financial assessments.
• Coordinate quantity surveying information with relevant project team members.
• Maintain accurate measurement and cost planning records throughout the design process.

Skills

MEP QS

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Pre-contract estimating

Education

Mechanical Eng.

Electrical Eng.

Quantity Surveying

Job description

MEP Quantity Surveyor - Cost Management Job Snapshot

Role: MEP Quantity Surveyor - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Cost Estimating - Experience: 5 years of MEP quantity surveying experience in the Middle East - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on cost estimation, pre-contract quantity surveying, tender preparation, contract administration, and financial management of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) works on construction projects. The successful candidate will support project cost planning from concept design through schematic and detailed design stages. Responsibilities include preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), evaluating variations and financial claims, pricing change orders, and contributing to value engineering and project viability studies. Working with project and commercial teams, the MEP Quantity Surveyor will help maintain accurate cost information, assess contractual changes, and support negotiations and dispute resolution activities. Candidates must hold a relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying and have five years of MEP quantity surveying experience in the Middle East.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Cost Estimating
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

MEP Pre-Contract Quantity Surveying

• Assist in delivering pre-contract quantity surveying services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works.
• Support cost planning activities throughout concept, schematic, and detailed design phases.
• Measure MEP works using available design information and project documentation.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities for construction projects.
• Develop cost estimates to support project planning and financial assessments.
• Coordinate quantity surveying information with relevant project team members.
• Maintain accurate measurement and cost planning records throughout the design process.

Cost Estimation and Financial Analysis

• Prepare cost estimates for MEP construction works based on project requirements.
• Support the evaluation of project costs and financial viability.
• Review available design information to identify cost implications.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial assessments for proposed construction activities.
• Assist in evaluating alternative approaches through value engineering and viability studies.
• Provide cost information to support project commercial decisions.
• Help identify opportunities to optimize project expenditure while maintaining the required scope and technical objectives.

Tender and Contract Documentation

• Assist in preparing tender documentation for MEP construction packages.
• Support the preparation of contract documents and associated commercial information.
• Review quantities and cost information for inclusion in tender submissions.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel to clarify measurement and pricing requirements.
• Maintain consistency between cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, and tender documentation.
• Assist the team in addressing commercial matters arising during tender and contract preparation.

Variations and Change Management

• Assist in evaluating variations, additional works, field changes, additions, and omissions.
• Assess the financial implications of proposed changes to MEP construction works.
• Prepare and price Change Orders using relevant project and contractual information.
• Support negotiations with clients and contractors to reach agreement on Change Orders.
• Incorporate approved and assessed changes into monthly cost reports.
• Maintain accurate records of variations and their associated financial implications.
• Coordinate with project team members to obtain information required for change assessments.

Claims Assessment and Contractual Support

• Assist in reviewing financial claims submitted during project delivery.
• Evaluate supporting information and contribute to recommendations concerning claim assessments.
• Provide relevant cost and contractual information to support the settlement of claims.
• Assist the commercial team during negotiations involving project financial matters.
• Support the preparation of information required for arbitration or other dispute resolution procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation to support commercial assessments and contractual discussions.

Value Engineering and Project Viability

• Participate in value engineering reviews involving MEP construction requirements.
• Contribute cost information to project viability studies.
• Evaluate the financial implications of alternative design or construction proposals.
• Support discussions concerning cost efficiency and project affordability.
• Prepare relevant estimates and financial comparisons to assist project decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial team members when reviewing proposed changes.

Cost Reporting and Commercial Coordination

• Support the preparation of monthly cost reports incorporating variations and other relevant changes.
• Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, measurements, and commercial assessments.
• Provide financial information to the project team as required.
• Coordinate with colleagues involved in contract administration and cost management.
• Communicate findings concerning claims, variations, and Change Orders clearly.
• Assist in maintaining consistent and transparent commercial documentation throughout assigned activities.

Qualifications and Education

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.
• Understanding of MEP construction measurement and cost estimation principles.
• Ability to interpret design information and prepare quantity surveying documentation.
• Knowledge of construction cost planning and contract administration activities.

Required Professional Experience

• Five years of experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor in the Middle East.
• Practical experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing quantity surveying.
• Experience supporting pre-contract services during different design stages.
• Familiarity with preparing Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and tender documentation.
• Experience evaluating variations, Change Orders, and financial claims.
• Understanding of construction commercial processes and cost reporting requirements.

Technical and Commercial Competencies

• Strong measurement and cost estimation skills for MEP construction works.
• Ability to prepare and review Bills of Quantities.
• Understanding of cost planning during concept, schematic, and detailed design.
• Knowledge of tender and contract documentation processes.
• Ability to assess variations, additions, omissions, and other contractual changes.
• Competence in preparing and pricing Change Orders.
• Analytical skills for evaluating financial claims and project viability.
• Ability to contribute to value engineering assessments.
• Clear communication when discussing commercial matters with project stakeholders.
• Attention to detail when preparing financial records and cost reports.
• Effective collaboration with project and commercial teams.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Career Development

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
• Flexible work options, where applicable.

Career Opportunity

The MEP Quantity Surveyor will contribute to construction project delivery through cost estimation, quantity measurement, tender preparation, and commercial assessment. The role provides opportunities to work with project teams on pre-contract cost planning, change management, value engineering, and contractual matters. By supporting accurate cost information and effective commercial coordination, the successful candidate will contribute to informed financial decisions throughout assigned project activities.

Job Reference

Job Reference: J10162828 Business Line: PCC Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Survey and Estimation

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company works with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary teams develop sustainable and resilient solutions to complex engineering and development challenges. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, construction managers, and other specialists working across the project lifecycle. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, and equal employment opportunities. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.