Quantity Surveyor

Tate; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Tate in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Quantity Surveyor to maximise commercial value across data centre projects. Based in our Dubai office, you will manage budgets, invoicing, and final accounts, with travel across the Middle East as needed.

You will review tender documents, prepare cost plans, and coordinate with contracts managers to optimise pricing and financial outcomes. The role requires strong communication and international travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, preferably data centre or large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to identify requirements and risks.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, budgets, and BOQs.
• Conduct site visits and inform tender pricing with findings.
• Manage procurement of sub-contracts, labour packages, and suppliers.
• Prepare monthly valuations and invoices with supporting documentation.
• Compile, submit, and negotiate final accounts.
• Liaise with sub-contractors to resolve queries and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Travel willingness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About Tate

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. With revenues of over $500m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

As a market leader within our industry Tate continues to grow and expand, operating 12 manufacturing sites across the US, Europe, and Australia. 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 Dubaibased, 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.

Any Other Reasonable Duties, As And When Required

Compliance:

• Adhere to the Company's compliance obligations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures.
• Participate in training as required.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education: is mandatory to have a Bachelor's degree in (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, with previous experience of working within the construction industry, preferably data centre experience, and/or hyper-scale projects, oil&gas, industrial, etc

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.

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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