Quantity surveyor and Estimator Joinery

ASA Contracting LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASA Contracting LLC is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and contracts. Key responsibilities include preparing contracts, analyzing costs, and overseeing procurement for joinery projects. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge in joinery and experience in cost estimation and compliance monitoring. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts and documents.
• Cost analysis and control.
• Manage subcontractors and negotiate contracts.
• Analyze construction blueprints and identify risks.
• Prepare payments for contractors.

Skills

Technical Knowledge of Joinery

Measurement & Take-Offs

Estimating & Costing

Contract & Procurement

Site & Progress Monitoring

Quality & Compliance

Job description

Prepare contracts and documents

Cost analysis and control

Cost estimation

Manage subcontractors

Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors

Compliance analysis

Dealing with contractual and legal matters

Procurement

Valuation of work and payments

Contracts

Risk Management

Analyse progress and write detailed reports

Analysing construction blueprints

Identifying commercial risks

Negotiate contracts and schedules

Prepare payments for contractors and subcontractors

Site engineers or clients

What does a quantity surveyor do?

Advise on a procurement strategy

Analyse repair/maintenance costs

Assisting in preparing monthly management reports

Assisting in understanding clients' requirements

Bill of Quantities

Budgeting

Skills

. Technical Knowledge of Joinery

• Understanding joinery materials (timber types, laminates, veneers, MDF, plywood, etc.).
• Knowledge of fixing methods (screws, adhesives, brackets, dowels, etc.).
• Awareness of finishes (polish, lacquer, paint, varnish).
• Familiarity with shop drawings, cutting lists, and fabrication details.

. Measurement & Take-Offs

• Reading and interpreting joinery drawings.
• Measuring quantities accurately from drawings and specifications (doors, wardrobes, cabinets, skirting, counters, etc.).
• Applying standard methods of measurement (like SMM or NRM).

. Estimating & Costing

• Preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for joinery works.
• Pricing joinery items, including material, labour, and fixing costs.
• Considering waste factors and allowances for finishes.
• Knowledge of rate analysis (materials + labour + overheads + profit).

. Contract & Procurement

• Understanding specifications and scope of works for joinery.
• Preparing tender documents and evaluating subcontractor/supplier quotations.
• Negotiating prices and terms with joinery subcontractors.
• Awareness of contract conditions related to variations and claims.

. Site & Progress Monitoring

• Checking joinery deliveries against approved materials.
• Monitoring installation progress and comparing with project timelines.
• Verifying subcontractor valuations and payment applications.
• Recording site variations and preparing Variation Orders.

. Quality & Compliance

• Checking joinery workmanship against specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with fire-rated doors, moisture-resistant boards, and other standards.
• Coordinating with consultants for inspections and approvals.