Quantity Surveyor

Designfit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Designfit in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team in managing costs and contracts for fit-out projects. The role involves cost planning, procurement support, and reporting to ensure projects stay within budget. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related fields and 4–8 years of relevant experience, particularly in the UAE. Proficiency in tools like PlanSwift and Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in estimation within the fit‑out or construction industry.
• Strong experience in commercial, hospitality, retail and corporate interior projects in the UAE/GCC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budget estimates and cost plans.
• Support tender evaluations and manage procurement documentation.
• Assist in preparing interim payment applications and maintain records.
• Help identify variations and support negotiations with clients.

Skills

Proficiency in estimation tools (PlanSwift, CCS Candy, Excel)

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Detail-oriented with organizational abilities

Effective communicator and team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PlanSwift

CCS Candy

Excel

Job description

Basic Function

The Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial team in managing cost and contract aspects of fit‑out projects. This includes assisting with cost planning, procurement, valuations and reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements. The role involves close coordination with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain accurate cost control and documentation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budgeting

• Assist in preparing initial budget estimates, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Help update detailed cost breakdowns, BOQs and pricing schedules for assigned projects.
• Monitor actual costs against budget and report variances to the senior team.

Procurement Support

• Assist in preparing subcontract and supplier packages in coordination with the procurement team.
• Support tender evaluations and negotiations under guidance.
• Help prepare and maintain subcontract agreements and related documentation.

Valuations & Payment Applications

• Assist in preparing interim payment applications to the client based on progress.
• Review subcontractor payment applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain records of work‑in‑progress, completed works and variations.

Change Management

• Help identify and document variations and claims.
• Support negotiations and agreements of variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Keep variation logs updated and ensure proper approvals are recorded.
• Follow up with client for receiving the variation approval including the variation orders.

Reporting & Final Accounts

• Assist in preparing monthly commercial reports, including cost/value reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain the subcontractor final account statement and project commercial close‑out report upon completion.
• Coordinate with the account department for scheduling the payment based on the priority list.
• Provide data and inputs for project‑specific cost and risk reports.

Contract Administration

• Assist the project team in understanding contract conditions.
• Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations and timelines.
• Support EOT submissions by providing cost‑related inputs and documentation.
• Maintain the delay reports and subcontractor contra charges report.
• The employee may be required to undertake any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management from time to time in line with the role and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of experience in estimation within the fit‑out or construction industry.
• Strong experience in commercial, hospitality, retail and corporate interior projects in the UAE/GCC.

Specific Job Abilities

• Proficiency in estimation tools such as PlanSwift, CCS Candy, Excel or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, tendering, variation management and post‑contract cost control.
• Understanding of FIDIC and local contract forms and their application in project settings.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organisational and record‑keeping abilities.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to coordinate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.