Quantity Surveyor

Rakhat Construction; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction in Ras Al Khaimah seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimation, BOQs, tendering, contract administration, and project cost control for our civil and real estate projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, UAE experience, and Dubai Municipality approval for G+4 projects. Strong knowledge of FIDIC and pre/post-contract QS is required, with on-site work in Ras Al Khaimah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Dubai Municipality-approved G+4 approval is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a QS in UAE building projects.
• Experience with low-rise building construction and pre/post-contract QS.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and tendering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, BOQs, and tender documents for civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Review drawings and specifications to determine material, labor, and subcontractor requirements.
• Carry out feasibility studies, cost advice, and budget estimates during pre-contract stages.
• Prepare tender inquiries and evaluate quotations; produce tender-analysis reports.
• Negotiate rates and terms with subcontractors; manage subcontracts and variation orders.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Tendering

Contract administration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD

CostX

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with a Civil Engineering background to manage cost estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQs, tendering, contract administration, and project cost control for our construction and real estate projects.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, have strong UAE construction experience, and possess valid Dubai Municipality approval for G+4 building projects.

The Quantity Surveyor will ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining quality, contractual compliance, and adherence to Dubai Municipality, RERA/DLD, and other applicable authority requirements. Dubai Municipality’s G+4 contracting technical-staff requirements identify a Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree as a required engineering qualification for this category.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), tender documents, and cost plans for civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Review approved architectural, structural, civil, MEP coordination drawings, specifications, and scope of work to determine material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Carry out feasibility studies, preliminary cost advice, value-engineering proposals, and budget estimates during pre-contract stages.
• Prepare tender inquiries, evaluate quotations from contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and produce comparative tender-analysis reports.
• Negotiate rates, payment terms, scope clarifications, exclusions, and commercial conditions with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer pre-contract and post-contract QS activities, including letters of intent, subcontracts, variations, extension-of-time cost implications, claims, and final accounts.
• Prepare, assess, and certify interim payment applications, progress payments, retention amounts, advance-payment recoveries, and final payments for contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Measure completed site works and verify quantities against approved drawings, BOQs, site records, and actual progress.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash-flow forecasts, and cost reports; promptly flag budget risks or cost overruns to management.
• Maintain complete records of BOQs, quotations, tender comparisons, purchase orders, variation orders, payment certificates, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, structural engineers, procurement teams, consultants, and finance teams to maintain cost control throughout the project life cycle.
• Support procurement by preparing material requisitions, evaluating supplier quotations, and ensuring selected materials comply with project specifications and approved submittals.
• Ensure cost and contractual work complies with project requirements, FIDIC principles, company procedures, and relevant UAE authority requirements.
• Use practical civil and structural construction knowledge to validate quantities for concrete, reinforcement steel, formwork, excavation, foundations, blockwork, plastering, waterproofing, finishes, and external works.
• Assist in preparing final accounts, project close-out documentation, and commercial handover records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Valid Dubai Municipality-approved G+4 approval is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, or Civil Engineer/QS in UAE building construction or real estate projects.
• Proven experience in low-rise building construction
• Strong experience in pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying.
• Solid understanding of structural and civil works, including reinforced concrete, foundations, formwork, reinforcement, blockwork, masonry, waterproofing, finishes, and external works.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts, tendering procedures, subcontract administration, variation valuation, claims, and final-account preparation.
• Good understanding of Dubai Municipality requirements and construction approval processes. Dubai Municipality’s qualification framework classifies G+4 as a defined building category with technical staffing criteria.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and site teams in the UAE.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is essential; working knowledge of AutoCAD and QS software such as CostX, Candy, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar tools is preferred.
• Strong numerical, analytical, commercial negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• UAE driving licence is an advantage.
• Must be willing to work in or relocate to Ras Al Khaimah.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.