QS-Landscaping

FSIME Construction LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FSIME Construction LLC is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage quantity surveying and commercial functions for landscape projects. You will handle quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, tender pricing, and subcontractor/vendor evaluation.

The role requires preparing variation orders, interim payments, and ensuring cost control with accurate submissions, within tight tender deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in landscape contracting / quantity surveying.
• UAE project experience is preferred.
• Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and BOQ based on landscape drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, rate analysis and tender pricing.
• Prepare and evaluate Variation Orders (VO/Change Orders) and interim payment submissions with supporting docs.
• Measure completed works on site and prepare interim payment applications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

To manage the quantity surveying and commercial functions for landscape projects including quantity take-offs BOQ preparation estimation tender pricing subcontractor supplier evaluation variations and interim payment applications ensuring accuracy cost control and timely submissions

Main Responsibilities

Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities BOQ based on landscape drawings specifications tender documents and project requirements Prepare cost estimates project budgets rate analysis and tender pricing Obtain review evaluate and compare quotations from subcontractors suppliers nurseries and specialist contractors Prepare and evaluate Variation Orders VO Change Orders and additional works Measure completed works on site and prepare interim payment applications with supporting measurement sheets

Key Activities

Review evaluate identify and segregate relevant project drawings specifications BOQs schedules and other documents required for supplier subcontractor enquiries Review received quotations for technical and commercial compliance with project drawings specifications and scope of work Extract quantities from AutoCAD drawings PDFs schedules and other project documents Prepare detailed BOQs and quantity take-offs using Microsoft Excel AutoCAD PlanSwift etc within the required time frame Prepare commercial offers cost breakdowns rate analysis and value-engineering proposals Identify additional omitted or revised works arising from design changes site conditions or client consultant instructions Prepare detailed variation calculations and submissions with proper supporting documents

Technical Knowledge

Softscape works, hardscape works and irrigation worksSoil mixes and planting requirementsPaving systems and installation; kerbs, edging, concrete works and related civil worksExternal civil and landscape worksLandscape materials, specifications and construction methods

Software Skills

AutoCAD – drawing review, measurement and quantity extractionMicrosoft Excel – BOQ, quantity take-off, rate analysis, costing and comparisonsPlanSwift – quantity take-off from drawings

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related field.Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in landscape contracting / quantity surveying.UAE project experience is preferred.Valid UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Key Competencies

High accuracy and attention to detailStrong analytical and commercial awarenessAbility to meet tight tender deadlinesGood communication and negotiation skills with subcontractors, suppliers and consultantsGood command of written and spoken English