Quantity Surveyor – Building

Khatib & Alami; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control, BOQ measurement, and payment certification for building projects. The role involves variation assessment, contract administration under FIDIC, and close collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of quantity surveying experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with QS software to ensure project costs stay aligned with budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying for building projects.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, BOQs and specifications.
• Verify quantities of completed works against drawings and contracts.
• Assess interim payment applications and monthly valuations.
• Evaluate variations, changes, and claims with cost implications.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and expenditures.
• Review rate analyses and cost estimates; assist in final accounts.
• Support contract administration per FIDIC standards.
• Maintain records of payments, variations, and commercial correspondence.
• Coordinate with Client, Contractor, Resident Engineer and project teams on commercial matters.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-offs

Cost control

Variations & claims

Payment certification

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Quantity surveying software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our building project team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost control, quantity measurement, payment certification, variation assessment, and contractual administration to ensure that project costs are managed effectively and in accordance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Verify quantities of completed works against approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Review and evaluate contractors’ interim payment applications and monthly progress valuations.
• Assess variations, change orders, claims, and associated cost implications.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and expenditure against approved estimates.
• Review rate analyses, cost estimates, and additional-work proposals.
• Assist in contract administration in accordance with FIDIC conditions and project requirements.
• Maintain records of payments, variations, claims, and commercial correspondence.
• Support the preparation and review of final accounts and project cost reports.
• Coordinate with the Client, Contractor, Resident Engineer, and multidisciplinary project teams on commercial matters.
• Identify potential cost overruns and commercial risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, and applicable UAE requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying for building construction projects.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or project supervision consultant is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost control, variations, claims, and payment certification.
• Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and construction contract administration.
• Experience with residential, commercial, hospitality, or other building developments is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong analytical, communication, reporting, and coordination skills.