Quantity Surveyor

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs, contracts and commercial aspects across planning, execution and completion of projects. The role requires strong analytical skills, coordination with stakeholders and strict cost control to ensure profitability.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in quantity surveying, proficiency with CostX/Causeway and BIM, and a solid grasp of UAE regulations and RICS/NRM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional quantity surveying experience with pre-contract cost planning and estimation.
• Experience across sports facilities, hospitality, mixed-use, urban developments, healthcare and education projects.
• Proficiency in CostX/Causeway and BIM; advanced Excel.
• Fluent in English; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare review and analyze cost estimates and cost plans across key design stages.
• Provide cost input in design development meetings to support informed design decisions.
• Identify and report on cost drivers risks and opportunities throughout design development.
• Undertake quantity take-offs from drawings and BIM to support cost planning and tender docs.
• Contribute to value engineering and option evaluations to optimize project value.
• Assist in commercial and cost risk registers and maintain budget status in reports.
• Liaise with PMs, engineers, consultants and contractors for timely cost information.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and international standards (RICS/NRM).
• Utilize digital tools for measurement, planning, reporting and coordination.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost planning

BIM

CostX

Excel

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

RICS/CIOB certification (desirable)

Tools

CostX

Causeway

BIM tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Dubai United Arab this pivotal role you will be responsible for managing costs contracts and commercial aspects of construction projects throughout the planning execution and completion phases. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities strong organisational skills and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project profitability contractual compliance and effective cost control across our portfolio of developments in the region.

• Prepare review and analyze cost estimates and cost plans across key design stages ensuring accuracy completeness and alignment with project scope and approved budgets


• Participate actively in design development meetings and workshops providing cost input to support informed design decisions and maintain design-to-budget compliance


• Identify track and report on key cost drivers risks and opportunities throughout the design development process escalating matters appropriately to senior team members


• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and Building Information Models (BIM) to support cost planning option studies and tender documentation


• Contribute to design-led Value Engineering exercises by preparing comparative cost analyses and option evaluations that optimize project value without compromising quality or performance


• Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of commercial and cost risk registers ensuring risks are actively monitored and mitigated throughout design stages


• Prepare comprehensive cost inputs and reports to support project steering governance reviews and client reporting with clear documentation of assumptions risks and budget status


• Liaise effectively with project managers engineers consultants and contractors to ensure coordinated accurate and timely cost information across all project phases


• Ensure all cost management deliverables comply with local UAE regulations client governance requirements and international best practice standards (RICS/NRM)


• Utilize industry-standard digital tools and software to support measurement cost planning reporting and project coordination


• Support the development of tender documentation and cost-related contract provisions during pre-contract phases


• Analyze and present cost implications of design alternatives and construction methodologies to support decision-making

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering or a related field


• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g. RICS CIOB) is highly desirable


• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in quantity surveying with demonstrated focus on pre-contract cost planning and estimation


• Proven hands-on experience across multiple sectors including sports facilities hospitality developments mixed-use urban developments healthcare and education projects


• Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g. CostX Causeway) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel for cost modeling and analysis


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels


• In-depth knowledge of construction practices methodologies and procurement processes


• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and local construction regulations in the UAE


• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Strong organizational skills and proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Experience working in the Middle East construction industry is highly desirable


• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous


• Proficiency in cost modeling forecasting and financial analysis


• Knowledge of the New Rules of Measurement (NRM) standards


• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills


• Demonstrated experience in risk identification assessment and mitigation during design phases

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time