PMC Senior Quantity Surveyor

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Construction team in Abu Dhabi. This full-time onshore role involves executing vital site surveys, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and managing survey data. You will lead teams, coordinate with engineering and construction departments, and implement safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction site management and the ability to oversee junior surveyors effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with site surveys and construction support.
• Ability to manage survey data and documentation effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor junior surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site surveys for construction and engineering.
• Lead and supervise survey teams ensuring quality deliverables.
• Implement safety protocols during survey activities.

Skills

Site Surveys

Surveying Instruments

Project Specification Compliance

Team Leadership

Data Management

Safety Protocol Implementation

Job description

Overview

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor as part of our Construction team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time onshore site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site surveys to support construction, installation, and engineering activities with precision and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference systems for accurate layout and alignment of pipelines, structures, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements in all survey operations.
• Lead and supervise survey teams, assigning tasks and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and QA/QC teams to resolve discrepancies and support project execution.
• Manage survey data and documentation, including topographic maps, as-built records, and digital models.
• Utilize and maintain surveying instruments and tools, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Implement safety protocols during survey activities, identifying and mitigating risks related to terrain and equipment.
• Support construction progress tracking through regular site measurements and reporting.
• Provide technical input during inspections and audits, representing the survey discipline in client and contractor meetings.
• Train and mentor junior surveyors, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely reporting of survey results, deviations, and recommendations to project management.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.