MEP Quantity Surveyor-Fit out(Mechanical Eng)

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is looking for a mid-level Quantity Surveyor with 3–10 years of experience in MEP roles. Key responsibilities include cost estimation, budgeting, contract administration, and payment management. Candidates should be proficient in PlanSwift, MS Excel, and AutoCAD.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or a related field and possess strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills. Experience in the GCC and professional certifications like MRICS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically 3–10 years in MEP-focused QS roles in construction.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying cost estimation software.
• Experience interpreting MEP drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for various systems.
• Compile tender documentation and assist in vendor negotiations.
• Draft and manage contracts in compliance with FIDIC and NEC.
• Track expenditures against budget and forecast cashflows.
• Prepare interim valuations and certify subcontractor payments.
• Recommend cost-effective MEP alternatives.
• Provide regular cost reports and attend project meetings.

Skills

Quantity surveying cost estimation software

AutoCAD

Revit

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PlanSwift

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1 Cost Estimation - Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and BOQs for MEP, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ELV, FLS systems using drawings, specs and take-off sheets.
• Develop initial budgets aligned with client expectations.

2 Tendering - Procurement

• Compile tender documentation, BOQs, specs, evaluate bids from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Assist in procurement and vendor negotiations.

3 Contract Administration

• Draft, review and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with conditions FIDIC and NEC.
• Manage variations, change orders and contractor claims.

4 Cost Control - Monitoring

• Track expenditures against budget with cashflow forecasts and CVR reporting.
• Identify cost overruns and propose mitigation strategies.

5 Payment Management

• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts; certify subcontractor payments.

6 Value Engineering - Risk Management

• Recommend cost-effective MEP alternatives without sacrificing quality.
• Perform risk analyses and manage mitigation strategies.

7 Reporting - Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide regular cost reports, forecasts and risk assessments to senior management.
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

Experience

Education: Bachelor s degree in quantity surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience Requirements

Typically 3–10 years in MEP-focused QS roles in construction.

Essential Skills

• Tools: Proficiency in quantity surveying cost estimation software such as PlanSwift and MS Excel.
• Competent in AutoCAD, Revit for interpreting MEP drawings.
• Familiar with measurement standards CESMM, SMM7, NRM2 and contract forms like FIDIC, NEC.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and reporting skills.

Preferred Certifications & Add-ons

• Professional certification (e.g., MRICS/RICS); PMP considered a plus.
• Experience working in GCC is advantageous.

Typical Experience and Location Examples: mid-level (4–10 years) managing cost and variations on building projects; BOQ prep, claims, payments, oversight in MEP contracting.