Quantity Surveyor

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all cost-related aspects of construction projects. Responsibilities include preparing/reviewing BOQs, cost plans, and estimates, while monitoring costs, contractor claims, and cost reports.

The role supports value engineering and tender evaluations, with a focus on compliance with regulations and client requirements. Candidates should have 8+ years in cost control and cost management, experience on UAE authority

Qualifications

• Min 8 years of demonstrated expertise in cost control, cost management, and cost planning.
• Experience on UAE authority projects (RTA, ALDAR, or DMT)
• Proficient in preparing, reviewing, and managing BOQs and quantity take-offs
• Experience in cost reporting, cash flow projections, and variance analyses
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in QS, CE, CM; RICS or equivalent is an advantage
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or building projects in the Middle East
• Knowledge of contracts, tender processes, local market rates, regulation
• Proficiency with QS/cost management software and MS Excel
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical skills; deadlines can be met

Responsibilities

• Manage all cost-related aspects of construction projects, including BOQs, cost plans, and estimates.
• Monitor and control project costs, verify contractor claims, and prepare cost reports.
• Support value engineering initiatives for financial efficiency.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients; analyze variations and update forecasts.
• Contribute to tender evaluations and contract administration.
• Assist in risk assessments and maintain cost records.
• Promote adherence to company standards, local regulations, and client requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Cost management

Cost planning

UAE authority projects

BOQ preparation

Cost reporting

Large-scale projects

Tender processes

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

RICS certification advantageous

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site Senior Quantity Surveyor role based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage all cost-related aspects of construction projects, including preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and detailed estimates. The role involves monitoring and controlling project costs, verifying contractor claims, preparing cost reports, and supporting value engineering initiatives to ensure financial efficiency. Daily tasks include coordinating with project managers, engineers, and clients, analyzing variations, updating cost forecasts, and contributing to tender evaluations and contract administration. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also support risk assessments, maintain accurate cost records, and promote adherence to company standards, local regulations, and client requirements.

• Min 8 years of demonstrated expertise in cost control, cost management, and cost planning to support effective project budgeting and financial oversight.
• Mandatory experience working on RTA, ALDAR, or DMT UAE authority projects
• Strong capability in preparing, reviewing, and managing BOQs and related quantity take-offs in line with project specifications and industry standards.
• Experience in cost reporting, including periodic financial reports, cash flow projections, and variance analyses for complex construction projects.
• Bachelor’s/ master's degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., RICS or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure or building projects, preferably within the Middle East region.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, local market rates, and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency with quantity surveying and cost management software, along with strong skills in MS Excel and other analytical tools.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving.
• Attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.