Quantity Surveyor

Systra; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (Rolling Stock and Systems) to manage commercial and contractual aspects of railway projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, reviewing contractor claims, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Railway or similar project.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is preferred.
• Proficient in cost management tools and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Review and verify contractors' claims and progress payments.
• Evaluate contractors’ claims, variations, and payment applications.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Cost management tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Quantity Surveyor (Rolling Stock and Systems) will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects related to rolling stock (trains, locomotives) and associated railway systems (signaling, telecommunications, power supply, control systems, etc.). This role ensures value for money while ensuring compliance with contract terms and risk management for systems packages within a major railway project.

Missions / Main Duties

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts related to rolling stock and systems packages.
• Review and verify contractors claims and progress payments
• Track expenditure against budget and report on cost variances.
• Assist in the preparation of cash flow projections and financial reports.
• Administer contracts for rolling stock suppliers and systems contractors (signaling, SCADA, traction power, telecom, etc.).
• Evaluate contractors’ claims, variations, and payment applications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders to provide commercial advice and support.
• Prepare regular commercial reports and cost/value reconciliations.
• Support risk management and value engineering processes

Profile / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum (10) years’ experience in the required field of expertise for Railway or similar project
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Proficiency in cost management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.