Quantity Surveyor

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage detailed quantity takeoffs for MEP systems and to prepare interim valuations and variations for ongoing projects in the UAE. You will ensure cost control, timely submissions, and robust documentation across main and subcontract packages.

The role requires a degree in engineering or quantity surveying with 3+ years of relevant experience, HSE compliance, and strong analytical skills to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in quantity surveying, with 4+ years in oil & gas or construction.
• Minimum 3 years as Quantity Surveyor on sizeable projects in similar industry.
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) based on specs and drawings.
• Develop and update interim valuations and submit interim payment applications; maintain logs and certifications.
• Prepare final accounts statements for main contract and subcontract packages.
• Prepare cost proposals for variations with measurement sheets and rate buildups.
• Identify events leading to additional cost/time impacts and maintain records.
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast and cost value reconciliation report.
• Liaise with planning engineer to draft delay notices and detailed particulars for review.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors on materials and consumables.
• Prepare draft notices of variation/claims with supporting documents.

Skills

Quantification

Cost estimation

Commercial management

Project cost control

Contract administration

CESMM/POMI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in quantity surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost estimating software

CESMM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for MEP systems including mechanical (HVAC) electrical and plumbing based on the project specifications and drawings.
• Develop and update interim valuations for work completed based on approved inspection reports and prepare and submit interim payment applications and issue subcontractor payment certifications and maintain logs.
• Analyze the instructions comments on drawings and submittals to identify any deviation from project specifications and scope of works.
• Prepare draft notice of variation/ claim for any deviation from contract with supporting documents for the review of Sr. QS and Contract Manager and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare cost proposals for variations including measurement sheets rate buildups and supporting documents for the review of Sr. QS and ensure timely submission and maintain logs.
• Identifying any events that lead to additional cost and time impacts to the project and maintain proper records of such events. Liaise with the planning engineer to prepare draft delay notices and subsequent detailed particulars for the review of Sr QS and Contract Manager and ensure timely submission.
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast and cost value reconciliation report.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers vendors and subcontractors on material and consumables.
• Prepare Final Account statements for the main contract and subcontract packages.
• Preparing risk and opportunity assessments and maintaining risk registers and logs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or diploma in quantity surveying or in related field with (0405 Years) in the oil & gas / construction industry.

Experience Requirements

• Experience level: 0405 years.
• 02 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 03 years as Quantity Surveyor on sizeable projects in similar business or industry
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & Professional Requirements

• Strong understanding of quantification cost estimation and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of project cost control and reporting.
• Knowledge in standard methods of measurements such as CESMM POMI etc and standard forms of contract.
• Understanding of the principles of design and construction.
• Base knowledge of risk management procedures processes and management tools.
• Good knowledge of contract practices and contract administration.
• Analytical critical and logical thinking skills and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite

Attributes & Behaviours

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff
• Excellent personality with strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products specifically Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Good organisational planning and multitasking abilities

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime