Quantity Surveyor

AVI-SPL Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI-SPL Middle East is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of AV projects in Dubai. You will ensure accurate assessment of completed work, effective change control, and maximise financial performance across a portfolio of installations.

The role requires reviewing contracts, managing budgets and forecasts, negotiating with clients and subcontractors, and maintaining precise cost records.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience with budgets, cost reports, and forecasting for technical projects.
• Ability to analyze and value work in line with contract terms.
• Skilled in negotiating with clients and subcontractors.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project documentation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews with the project team at award and for downstream subcontractors.
• Review procurement packages to secure best commercial terms.
• Assess value and approve subcontractor payments per contract terms.
• Measure and value on-site work and account for deliveries and commissioning.
• Prepare valuations, progress applications, and invoices per contract terms.
• Produce monthly cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Develop cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.
• Track changes, variations, and compensation events per contract.
• Prepare estimates for additional works to maximize profitability.
• Maintain cost records with PM and Site Manager.
• Oversee commercial aspects and be main contact for stakeholders.
• Support accounting with monthly performance reporting.
• Assist in negotiating final accounts to maximize value.
• Conduct site visits to ensure measurements and identify new opportunities.
• Build relationships with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial insights to leadership on improvements and risk.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Contract reviews

Cost management

Risk assessment

Budget forecasting

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Office 365

ACONEX

Job description

The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of AV projects ensuring accurate assessment of completed work effective change control and maximized financial performance across a portfolio of installations Support project teams through contract reviews cost management and risk assessment to ensure profitable on-time delivery

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

Conduct contract reviews with the project team upon contract award including all downstream sub-contractorsEnsure the project team understands the commercial and contractual terms of the agreement Review all Procurement subcontractor packages in line with company policies securing the best commercial terms Assess value and authorize subcontractor payments based on completed work and contractual terms Measure and assess the value of work completed on-site ensuring all AV installations equipment deliveries and commissioning milestones are accounted for Prepare and submit valuations progress applications and invoices in line with the project contract terms Produce accurate monthly cost reports and financial forecasts tracking performance against project budgets Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning Identify notify and track changes variations and compensation events as soon as they arise in accordance with contract requirements Prepare estimates and quotations for additional works ensuring maximum commercial return Assess and negotiate the value of changes to maintain profitability Maintain accurate cost records in collaboration with the Project Manager and Site Manager Manage and oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of the project acting as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders Support the project accounting team with monthly performance and financial reporting Assist in negotiating and agreeing final accounts to ensure maximum value retention upon project completion Conduct regular site visits to ensure completed work is accurately measured and any new opportunities are identified Build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams clients and subcontractors Provide commercial insights to senior leadership advising on potential improvements strategies and risk mitigation Perform additional tasks responsibilities and projects as needed to support the team and organization ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives

Professional experience

Professional experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.Working knowledge of industry-standard contracts, including New Engineering Contract, Joint Contracts Tribunal, or bespoke AV contracts.Experience managing budgets, cost reports, and forecasting for technical projects.Ability to analyze, measure, and value work completed in line with contract terms.Skilled in negotiating with clients and subcontractors to maximize commercial outcomes.Excellent numerical, negotiation, and analytical abilities.Strong communicator, able to collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers.Self-motivated, organized, and able to work under pressure.Proficient in Office 365 applications.Experience with project scheduling softwareExperience project document control repositories (ACONEX) is a plus.