Quantity Surveyor

KEO International Consultants; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package and benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Individual athletic sponsorship

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KEO International Consultants is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a Dubai-based role focused on cost management and financial control on large-scale projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants and contractors to keep costs within approved budgets and ensure procurement aligns with project objectives.

The candidate should have 10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, and preferred UAE landscaping/infrastructure exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying (QS).
• 10 years work experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience in landscaping/large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the cost contract and financial control for large-scale projects.
• Produce regular cost reports to client and project team.
• Oversee procurement documents, tendering and contractor selection.
• Manage procurement activities in line with project objectives, timelines and budget.
• Implement and manage FIDIC contracts, review terms and manage variations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Maintain records of financial transactions including payments and claims.
• Collaborate with client, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to minimize cost overruns.

Skills

Cost management

Budget control

Procurement

FIDIC contracts

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning design or project delivery in the built and natural environments For over 60 years we ve led with vision contributing to many of the world s most ambitious projects iconic places remarkable experiences and prosperous communities As a highly integrated and agile AEP PMCM firm KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM CM Firms We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51 st largest global architecture firm and the 1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey

Why

When you join KEO you ll discover more than just a job you ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days fun-runs in-house sports teams and beach clean ups In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements individual athletic sponsorship study assistance sponsorship employee referral rewards

• competitive package and benefits
• hybrid working arrangements
• individual athletic sponsorship
• study assistance sponsorship
• employee referral rewards

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our team based in Dubai UAE. The Quantity Surveyor QS will be responsible for managing all aspects of the cost contract and financial control of a large-scale construction project. The QS will work closely with the client consultants contractors and project stakeholders to ensure that all financial aspects of the project are accurately tracked and that costs remain within budget. Experience working on roads and infrastructure works will be highly valued.

• Managing and controlling the project budget and providing regular cost reports to the client and project team
• Ensure that the project is delivered within the approved budget and cost expectations
• Overseeing the preparation of procurement documents tendering processes and contractor selection
• Ensure that all procurement activities are in line with project objectives timelines and budget
• Implementing and managing FIDIC contracts including reviewing contract conditions managing variations and ensuring compliance with contract terms
• Resolve any disputes related to contracts and handle claims and negotiations
• Preparing detailed cost estimates including material and labor costs for different stages of the project
• Analyze and advise on costs related to construction methods resource requirements and schedule impacts
• Maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions including cost reports payments and contractor claims
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management and the client
• Managing the assessment evaluation and negotiation of project changes and variations
• Ensure that changes are appropriately documented and that their impact on the project s budget and timeline is effectively managed
• Identifying and assessing potential financial risks and providing mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with the project team to minimize cost overruns and delays
• Participating in value engineering exercises to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality and standards
• Maintaining a good working relationship with the client contractors and consultants
• Provide advice on cost-related matters and act as the primary point of contact for all financial and contractual issues

KEO s performance is founded upon integrity results innovation safety and our people

We embrace diversity and recognise its contribution to client success wherever we work

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying. Hands-on experience in landscaping/large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE is preferred.