Quantity Surveyor Civil

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Dubai to support commercial activities across construction projects. You will prepare take-offs, measure variations, and maintain records to ensure accuracy and timely reporting, while liaising with employers and subcontractors on contract matters.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with 3+ years in quantity surveying and contract administration, plus English fluency; Arabic is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
• RICS or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and contract administration.
• At least 1 year in positions of progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs, measurements and bills of quantities based on drawings and contract documents.
• Measure completed works and verify quantities for valuations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate quantity records and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage formal correspondence with the employer and subcontractors on commercial matters.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents to understand commercial requirements of works.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain site records for variations and commercial submissions.
• Prepare commercial schedules, reports and supporting information for Senior QS or Commercial Manager.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

RICS membership (preferred)

Job description

The role holder is responsible for providing quantity surveying and commercial support across construction projects by preparing measurements, managing project costs, administering contracts, evaluating variations, and supporting the preparation of valuations and final accounts. The role holder contributes to achieving commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and organizational procedures. The role holder shall carry out his duties in accordance with the stipulated business policies and procedures.

Quantity Surveying

Prepares quantity take-offs, measurements and bills of quantities based on drawings, specifications and contract documents to support tendering, procurement and project execution.

Measures completed works and verifies actual quantities against approved drawings and contractual requirements to support valuations and commercial reporting.

Maintains accurate quantity records, measurement sheets and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Manages formal correspondence with the employer and subcontractors, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional communication on contractual and project-related matters.

Contract Administration

Reviews drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and contract documents to understand the commercial requirements of assigned works.

Maintains contractual correspondence, notices, instructions and commercial records to support effective contract administration.

Highlights events or instructions with potential commercial implications to the Senior Quantity Surveyor for assessment and action.

Ensures compliance with contractual conditions

Variations and Change Management

Measures and prepares valuations for variation orders, change requests and additional works in accordance with contractual requirements.

Maintains variation registers and supporting records to track the submission, assessment and approval status of changes.

Coordinates with project teams to obtain site instructions, drawings, correspondence and other records required to substantiate variations.

Commercial Coordination

Coordinates with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Procurement, Finance and site teams to obtain accurate information concerning progress, quantities and commercial matters. Participates in site inspections and progress reviews to verify completed works and identify changes affecting quantities or costs. Prepares commercial schedules, reports and supporting information requested by the Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required

Relevant certification in Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent is preferred

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in in quantity surveying, and contract administration within the construction sector.

At least 1 years in positions of progressively increasing responsibilities

Fluent written and spoken English essential, Arabic preferred