Quantity Surveyor

Tate; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate, an independent brand within Kingspan Group, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage budgeting, pricing, and commercial controls for data centre installations across the Middle East from Dubai. The role involves tendering, site visits, and cost optimization with occasional travel to client meetings and sites.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying and a proven track record in complex projects, with strong communication and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and cost control for projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to review tender documents and prepare price estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to identify requirements and risks.
• Create detailed schedule of works and quantify Bill of Quantities.
• Conduct site visits and inform tender pricing with findings.
• Review budgets with Project Manager to optimize construction costs.
• Procure sub-contractors and manage labour and material budgets.
• Prepare monthly valuations and invoices with supporting data.
• Record variations and ensure revenue recovery per contract.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with sub-contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc, Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years.

We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards. In keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our mission is to accelerate a net zero emissions future built environment with the wellbeing of people and planet at its heart.

About the Role

As Quantity Surveyor within Tate, you will hold commercial control and be tasked with maximising the successful running of each project. You will ensure accurate management of projects through budgeting and reporting to enable each project to be delivered seamlessly and in the most cost-effective manner possible, in accordance with contractual terms.

This role is based out of our office in Dubai, UAE, with responsibility for Tate installations across data centres within the Middle East. While most activities are Dubai based, a small amount of travel may be required for client meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Carefully reviewing tender documents to identify exact requirements and identify potential risks.
• Creating a detailed schedule of works or quantifying the Bill of Quantities.
• Carrying out site visits, taking notes and appropriate photographs, reviewing information with the Contracts Manager and taking account of findings in tender pricing.
• Reviewing budgets/allowances with the relevant Project Manager to identify if the construction period can be reduced.
• Managing procurement of sub-contract packages, labour-only packages, and suppliers.
• Preparing labour, plant and material budgets.
• Producing forecast cost reports - project actual cost against planned costs to provide accurate forecasts.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and invoices, including all supporting information for claims and variations.
• Managing variations and ensure all additional works are correctly recorded in line with the contract, and adequate records are maintained to ensure full revenue recovery.
• Compiling, submitting, and negotiating agreement of final accounts.
• Preparing sub-contract documents to allow the appointment of sub-contractors and settling sub-contract final accounts.
• Attending sub-contractor pre-contract meetings along with the Contracts Manager to ensure prospective sub-contractors are fully compliant.
• Liaising with sub-contractors to resolve queries.

IMS Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Employee Handbook, Group Code of Conduct, the Group Compliance Policy, the IMS Policy, and all other applicable company policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of the requirements of, and their individual contribution to and impact on the effectiveness of, the Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Product Compliance objectives and requirements.
• Report on unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries, quality issues, compliance concerns, violations to the appropriate personnel without delay.
• Participate in required training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education: Mandatory to have aBachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).

Experience:

• Proven track record in a complex, customer-centric role requiring exceptional agility, decisiveness, and commercial acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage intricate projects and deliver outstanding results.
• Previous experience of working within the construction industry, preferably data centre experience, and/or hyper-scale projects, oil & gas, industrial, etc.

Skills

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Superior written and verbal communication abilities, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team.
• Delivers excellent customer service and represents Tate professionally.
• Demonstrates strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Clear, adaptable communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective time manager, able to set objectives and prioritise tasks for self and others.
• International Travel: Willingness and ability to travel internationally (15-25%) to oversee projects, engage with global partners, and ensure successful project execution across different locations.

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Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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