Quantity Surveyor

ACTION International Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTION International Services LLC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, contract administration and variation management for oil and gas projects.

Role requires coordination with project teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure accurate financial reporting and contract compliance, with emphasis on payments, final accounts and claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Quantity Surveying preferred).
• Alternatively, engineering degree with strong QS and commercial experience in oil & gas.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience; UAE experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel; ERP or MCS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit payment applications, invoices and documentation.
• Follow up payment certificates and resolve certification issues.
• Contract review, negotiation, and administration.
• Identify, prepare, negotiate and manage variations and claims.
• Cost control, forecasting, revenue reporting and final accounts.
• Subcontractor procurement, work orders, payment certification and cost monitoring.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Variation management

Payment applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelors in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with QS experience

Tools

ERP systems

MCS systems

Job description

General Description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial and contract management skills to support our projects in the Oil and Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cost control, contract administration, and variation management, ideally with experience in UAE projects. This role requires excellent coordination with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of payment applications, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Follow-up of payment certificates and resolution of certification issues
• Contract review, negotiation, and administration
• Identification, preparation, negotiation, and management of variations and claims
• Project cost control, forecasting, revenue reporting, and final account preparation
• Subcontractor procurement, work order administration, payment certification, and cost monitoring
• Strong coordination with project teams, clients, and internal stakeholders

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying is preferred.
• Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and strong quantity surveying and commercial experience in oil and gas, industrial services, or specialist contracting will also be considered.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience, with at least three years ideally in the UAE market.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP or MCS systems is advantageous

Additional Preferences

Candidates with prior experience in oil and gas, industrial services, environmental services, or specialist subcontracting will be preferred. Commercial awareness, proactivity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently are essential. Immediate availability or a short notice period would be an advantage.