Quantity Surveyor

Al Tayer Stocks - Building & Interior Divisions; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tayer Stocks - Building & Interior Divisions in Dubai seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support the Chief QS in preparing bills of quantities, variations, and monthly valuations for interior fit-out projects. The role involves subcontract tendering, quoting, and report preparation to ensure profitability and timely payments.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, with emphasis on post-contract QS activities and joinery/interior fit-out projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in post contract Quantity Surveying, preferably in Joinery/ Interior fit-out.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief QS in preparing the bill of quantity, prepare variations and monthly valuations of the project, prepare sub contract orders and certify subcontractor invoices.
• Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team and prepare, negotiate and follow up on Variations and Claims.
• Identify the subcontract element in the tender and float enquiry for obtaining quotation, vet the quotation and prepare a comparison report to finalize the subcontractor.
• Prepare valuation report of the job every month to track the percentage of work completed against each item and take corrective action if portions are behind schedule.
• Secure project interests with bonds, warranties, insurances, undertakings, etc until final discharge of obligations.
• Check all quantities of subcontractor accounts, re-measure all work carried out and support subcontractors in the preparation of final accounts.
• Prepare sub-contractor payment certificates once value certificates are received and based on the jobs completed arrange to pay them as per contract terms.
• Prepare interim and final accounts once the job is complete and obtain a payment certificate from the client to enable collection of outstanding amount on due date.

Education

Technical qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description:

• Assist Chief QS in preparing the bill of quantity, prepare variations and monthly valuations of assigned project, prepare sub contract orders & certify subcontractor’s invoices and enable the project team / SQS to maintain profitability through accurate costing
• Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team and prepare, negotiate and follow up on Variations and Claims
• Identify the subcontract element in the tender and float enquiry for obtaining quotation, vets the quotation and prepare a comparison report to finalize the subcontractor
• Prepare valuation report of the job every month to keep track of the percentage of the job completed against each item so as to control the dead line and take corrective action if some portion of the job are falling behind schedule
• Secure Projects interests with necessary bonds, warranties, insurances, undertakings, etc until final discharge of obligations
• Check all quantities of subcontractor accounts, re-measure all work carried out and support subcontractors in the preparation of final accounts
• Prepare sub contractor payment certificates once value certificates are received and based on the jobs completed arrange to pay them as per the terms specified in the contract
• Prepare interim and final accounts once the job is complete and obtain a payment certificate from the client in order to enable the company to collect outstanding amount on due date

Education/Certification and Continued Education:

• Technical qualification in Quantity Surveying

Years of Experience:

• 2 to 5 years relevant experience
• Minimum 2 year experience in post contract Quantity Surveying preferably in Joinery/ Interior fit out business

Local market knowledge would be an advantage

Requirements: