Quantity Surveyor

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage budgeting, cost control, and contract compliance for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant experience, preferably as a certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor. Strong interpersonal and computer skills are essential for effective collaboration and communication within the team and with clients. This role is pivotal to ensuring financial integrity and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems for budgeting and cost control.
• Reviews construction project activities related to variations.
• Reviews and certifies progress payments and final accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / QS or a relevant degree

Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains systems for Design Consultant covering the areas of budgeting, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Reviews the various activities of construction projects about variations and submission for Management approvals.
• Ensures that cost estimating and cost control requirements for variations are incorporated in the tender specification documents.
• Reviews the cost estimates submitted by Consultant / Contractor and ensures compliance with Agreement, Contract drawings and specifications and the accuracy of Company requirements.
• Reviews the Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors and ensures that they are according to drawings and specifications.
• Verifies project control budgets and updates them as required for Management approval.
• Prepares and reviews the forecasts for the final project costs including variations considering the commitments.
• Reviews and certifies progress payments and final accounts in coordination with the project team.
• Prepares and updates cost data to review the cost estimates submitted by the Design Consultant.
• Reviews final cost reports, assets registers and project closeout reports for compliance with Contract requirements.
• Reviews Change Requests, Contract Trend Notices, Variation Orders, Claims etc.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering / QS or a relevant degree.
• At least 12 years or more of relevant experience.
• Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• An understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.