Quantity Surveyor

Dar; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar, a leading member of the Sidara group, invites an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its post-contract team in Dubai. You will manage commercial activities across the project lifecycle and ensure financial control in a dynamic environment.

The role requires GCC experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of BOQs, valuations, and final accounts. You will collaborate with consultants, contractors, and clients to drive accuracy and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years post-contract experience, GCC experience required.
• UAE experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of post-contract QS and cost management practices.
• Experience in interim valuations, payment certificates, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Proficiency with FIDIC and standard contracts.
• Ability to review BOQs, specifications, drawings and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all post-contract quantity surveying and commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Prepare and review payment certificates in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations, and financial performance.
• Review and evaluate variations, including quantities, rates, and costs.
• Assess and manage contractual claims, ensuring proper substantiation and compliance with contract provisions.
• Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs), specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of variations and claims.
• Prepare and manage project final accounts, ensuring all financial matters are properly reconciled and closed out.
• Maintain accurate records of commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, clients, and project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Provide commercial and cost-control advice to the project management team.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure all quantity surveying activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Post-contract QS

GCC experience

UAE experience preferred

Interim valuations

Payment certificates

Variations & claims

BOQs & drawings review

Cost management

Analytical & numerical

Communication & negotiation

Deadlines & accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Responsibilities:

• Manage all post-contract quantity surveying and commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and assess interim valuations and payment applications.
• Prepare and review payment certificates in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations, and financial performance.
• Review and evaluate variations, including associated quantities, rates, and costs.
• Assess and manage contractual claims, ensuring proper substantiation and compliance with contract provisions.
• Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs), specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of variations and claims.
• Prepare and manage project final accounts, ensuring all financial matters are properly reconciled and closed out.
• Maintain accurate records of commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, clients, and project teams on commercial and contractual matters.
• Provide commercial and cost-control advice to the project management team.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure all quantity surveying activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and contractual obligations.

Requirement :

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum 5 years of post-contract experience, including at least 3 years of GCC experience.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of post-contract quantity surveying and cost management practices.
• Proven experience in interim valuations, payment certificates, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Good understanding of FIDIC and other standard forms of construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations, claims, and contractual procedures.
• Ability to review and interpret BOQs, specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under deadlines.

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.