Quantity Surveyor

FIVE Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Dubai seeks a Quantity Surveyor to join its development team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of quantity surveying experience, particularly in project management and construction. Responsibilities include managing costs, tendering, and site inspections. This is an opportunity to thrive with a dynamic team and contribute to award-winning hospitality projects. Join a vibrant work environment that emphasizes excellence in service and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying work.
• Experience in project management and construction projects.
• Proven track record in managing project costs and estimations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast the cost of various materials needed for projects.
• Manage tendering, project budgeting, and contract reviews.
• Carry out site-work progress inspection and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Teamwork

Fluent in Spanish and English

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are you ready for a daring challenge with the world’s hottest luxury hotel group? Disruptive by design, FIVE Real Estate Development, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is redefining ‘five-star’ hospitality and setting the gold standard across the industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe – and get ready to make waves.

The Candidate

A driven self-starter with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. An astute creative and critical thinker who can conceptualise and implement innovative solutions in a fast‑paced environment. A keen eye for detail and a proactive, can‑do attitude coupled with a natural flair for ownership will make you a highly motivated go‑getter.

Your outgoing and approachable nature enables you to seamlessly connect with other FIVERs and key stakeholders, ensuring that their and your journey at FIVE is nothing short of sensational. Joining our development team as a quantity surveyor will empower you to deliver exceptional experiences across our award‑winning lifestyle destinations. Unlock your potential in a buzzing environment that will take your career to new heights.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying work; GCC experience is desirable and a plus.
• Experience in project management or working on construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in the tendering phase, including preparation of tender documents, bid evaluations, and contractor selection.
• Proven track record in quantity surveying, managing project costs, and providing accurate estimations.
• Hands‑on experience developing and managing project schedules, including resource allocation and progress monitoring.
• Extensive involvement in procurement activities, encompassing negotiation, vendor management and supply‑chain optimisation with an international background.
• In‑depth knowledge of project delivery processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for effective interaction with contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Specialised knowledge of procurement in a five‑star hotel setting, especially high‑end finishes such as marble, woodworks, FF&E and other luxury materials.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in both Spanish and English, verbally and in writing.
• Next‑level organisational and time‑management skills, effectively leading the FIVE Tribe to new heights.
• ‘FIVE‑styled’ visionary thinking, finding creative solutions while taking ownership of all duties and tasks assigned.
• Sensational teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively within a group and across departments with fellow FIVERs.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• A hands‑on attitude fuelled by a can‑do spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast the cost of the different materials needed for the project.
• Experienced in contract review, tendering, project budgeting, costing, quantity take‑offs, pre and post‑quantity surveying.
• Carry out projects and site‑work progress inspection, monitoring, tracking and reporting.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation.
• Study, evaluate and analyse the system of internal controls relating to process, procedure, inventories and other business domains.
• Track changes to design and/or construction work and adjust budget projections accordingly.
• Assist in preparing and implementing SOPs, method statements, risk assessments, process improvements, BOM review and value engineering.
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short‑term and long‑term goals; develop and implement projects and programmes to assist in achieving organisational objectives.
• Procure or agree the services of contractors and/or subcontractors who work on the construction of the project.
• Study, evaluate and analyse the system of internal controls relating to process, procedure, inventories and other business domains.

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are cultured yet chic, confident yet self‑effacing, and work hard to play even harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you’ll personify the distinct ‘vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create insta‑perfect experiences for our guests that keep them coming back for more. If you dream of being surrounded by like‑minded individuals who share your passion for delivering unforgettable moments that last a lifetime – look no further and unleash your next‑level potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in sustainable luxury living and hospitality. Its UAE‑based destinations are the first and only hotels in the UAE to obtain International Renewable Energy Certificates (I‑REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company’s science‑meets‑styled ‘sustainable indulgence’ ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum‑certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3‑star SPIRE‑rated smart buildings. FIVE Zurich is the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieving 84 points under LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive that certification. FIVE illustrates its commitment to making sustainability without compromise on luxury living central to its future vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These achievements highlight FIVE’s comprehensive and committed scope of sustainability strategy permeating operations, governance and community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its 1,500+ FIVERs. FIVE is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce as an equal‑opportunity employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it’s a family bonded by common values and goals, celebrating people, culture and diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being disruptively different and daringly unique. Our growing portfolio of lavish destinations epitomises glamour and experiential luxury, currently consisting of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team that breaks boundaries and offers unbeatable next‑level experiences at FIVE’s award‑winning hotels, dining concepts and 360‑degree immersive nightlife venues. As part of the accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of high achievers who fearlessly challenge conventions on a global stage.

Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com

About FIVE Holdings

FIVE Holdings is a vertically integrated group, with a portfolio that includes three luxury hotels in the UAE—FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village and FIVE LUXE—a hotel in Switzerland—FIVE Zurich, two hotels in Spain—Destino Pacha and El Hotel Pacha, a nightclub in Spain—Pacha Ibiza, two eponymous fashion lines—FIVE Mode and The Pacha Collection in the UAE and Spain, and a range of assets that include Toy Room and WooMoon Storytellers (globally). FIVE’s focus is on a global sustainable entertainment ecosystem, integrating immersive entertainment with home‑grown food and beverage concepts to deliver a distinctive guest experience for an international and affluent audience of luxury‑loving, eco‑conscious Millennials and Gen‑Z customers. The success of FIVE’s ecosystem is evident in its RevPAR being 1.4×, its F&B PAR being 3× and its TRevPAR being 2.1× greater than competitor sets in Dubai for 2023.

Find out more here: fiveglobalholdings.com