Quantity surveyer

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry company in Dubai is seeking a professional for cost management and contract administration. Responsibilities include budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and claims support. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with FIDIC contracts. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to major construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum X years of experience in construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract provisions.
• Proficiency in cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budget.
• Manage monthly progress payments and evaluations.
• Support claims preparation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial statements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Engineering

Construction Management

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cost management software proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Candy CostX

Excel

ACONEX

Job description

Responsibilities

Cost Management & Estimation

• Prepare and update cost estimates and budgets throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Provide cost advice to project teams during design development and construction.

Contract Administration

• Interpret and apply contract clauses related to payments variations claims and notice.
• Support the preparation and submission of interim payment applications.
• Manage monthly progress paymentsbased on actual work completed ensuring timely and accurate valuations in coordination with site teams and the Engineer.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and close-out documentation.
• Maintain contract records (commercial / contractual).

Variations & Change Management

• Identify evaluate and price variations in accordance with the contract.
• Maintain a variation register and ensure timely submission of variation proposals.
• Liaise with the Engineer and Employers Representative for approvals.
• Prepare and advise on early warning notices in conjunction with project team of potential scope variations and issues.
• Support and apply the principles of risk and opportunity management.

Claims & Dispute Support

• Be able to understand monitor and advise on the project planning (programme) critical path resources in relationship to time activity changes cost issues and claims.
• Assist in the preparation of claims for Extension of Time (EOT) additional costs and other contractual matters.
• Compile supporting documentation and cost substantiation for claims.
• Coordinate with the Contract Manager and legal team on dispute resolution matters.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular cost reports cash flow forecasts and financial statements.
• Maintain accurate records of measurements valuations and correspondence.
• Support audits and reviews by internal and external stakeholders.

Procurement

Support Supplier and Subcontractor procurement. Subcontract post contract administration to enable the proper commercial and contractual interface with the project / head contract requirements costs control and reporting of the subcontractor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Cost Engineering Construction Management or a member of an affiliated institution (R.I.C.S.) or related field.
• Minimum X years of experience in construction projects preferably under FIDIC contracts.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract provisions and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g. Candy CostX Excel ACONEX ).
• Excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of mechanical and electrical service or automative installations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.