On-site MEP Cost Lead: Budgeting & Value Engineering

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Abu Dhabi, on-site, seeks a seasoned MEP Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost aspects of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works across construction and fit-out projects.

You will lead cost planning, prepare budgets, review designs, tender documents, and negotiate with subcontractors while monitoring variations and final accounts to protect project value and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor with focus on MEP systems.
• Experience in cost planning for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations.
• Familiarity with tender analysis, contract negotiation and post-contract administration.
• MRICS would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for MEP systems including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, plumbing, and drainage.
• Review MEP design drawings and specifications to identify cost implications; prepare BOQs and tender documents.
• Analyze and evaluate MEP subcontractor and supplier quotations; negotiate contracts.
• Administer MEP contracts and monitor costs across construction phases; value engineering where possible.

Skills

MEP QS

Cost planning

Tender analysis

Contract negotiation

Life cycle costing

Education

MRICS advantageous

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Abu Dhabi, on-site, seeks a seasoned MEP Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost aspects of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works across construction and fit-out projects.

You will lead cost planning, prepare budgets, review designs, tender documents, and negotiate with subcontractors while monitoring variations and final accounts to protect project value and performance.