Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Quantity Surveyor - Commercial to support measurement, payment certification, variations, and final account activities on major infrastructure projects. This site-based role requires deep knowledge of roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and Dubai pricing.

You will prepare take-offs, cost estimates, and commercial reports, coordinating with contractor QS teams and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years postgraduate experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, or commercial project support.
• At least 7 years on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities).
• UAE/GCC experience and knowledge of local procedures (RTA/DM/DEWA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurement on site with contractor QS team.
• Prepare Interim Payment Certificates with back‑up documentation.
• Evaluate variations, site/engineer instructions, and commercial impacts.
• Prepare take‑offs, cost estimates, and pricing support for variations.
• Maintain Variation Register and contract records for claims and final accounts.
• Coordinate with site engineers to confirm quantity status and compliance.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimating

Site measurement

Infrastructure commercial support

Interim Payment Applications

Variation evaluation

Final account preparation

Microsoft Excel

CostX

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Postgraduate experience in cost control (preferred)

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

AutoCAD

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Cost Estimating

Experience: 10 years in quantity surveying, contract administration, infrastructure, or commercial project support.

Job Type: Full-time.

This role is a site-based quantity surveying professional supporting measurement, payment certification, variations, claims, cost control, contract records, and final account activities on major infrastructure projects. It is suited to a detail-focused commercial specialist with knowledge of roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, RTA, DM, DEWA procedures, and Dubai construction market rates.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurement of executed works with the contractor quantity surveying team on site.
• Verify quantities submitted in contractor monthly Interim Payment Applications against drawings, BoQ, site records, and approved work status.
• Apply the project method of measurement, including POMI, CESMM, SMM7, or equivalent standards, consistently and contract‑compliant.
• Prepare Interim Payment Certificates with accurate measurement back‑up and supporting documentation.
• Assist in evaluating variation submissions, site instructions, engineer instructions, and change‑related commercial impacts.
• Prepare detailed take‑offs, rate build‑ups, cost estimates, and pricing support for variations.
• Maintain the Variation Register with updated status, supporting records, pricing details, approvals, and pending actions.
• Coordinate with the contractor QS team to clarify measurement, pricing, valuation, and supporting document queries.
• Assist in reviewing contractor claims for additional payment and Extension of Time.
• Compile contemporaneous records, site diaries, progress information, inspection details, and supporting data for claims assessment.
• Prepare draft claim responses, commercial analyses, and assessment notes for review by the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain trackers for BoQ utilization, provisional sums, prime cost items, dayworks, contingencies, and related cost allowances.
• Support preparation of monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and Anticipated Final Cost reports.
• Highlight cost overruns, BoQ exhaustion, commercial risks, and possible budget impacts to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain complete records of correspondence, notices, instructions, approvals, and contract‑related communications.
• Track contractual notices, time bars, submission deadlines, and key commercial dates under the Conditions of Contract.
• Verify that contractor insurances, bonds, guarantees, and required commercial documents remain valid and properly filed.
• Review commercial aspects of subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Cross‑check payments to nominated subcontractors as reflected in contractor Interim Payment Applications.
• Conduct regular site visits to measure and record works in progress, including roadworks, structures, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate measurement books, site instruction registers, daywork records, and site commercial files.
• Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors to confirm quantity status and quality compliance before measurement approval.
• Assist in preparing the final account, including variations, claims, adjustments, measurement summaries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare measurement sheets, back‑up documentation, and commercial records required for the final statement.
• Support retention release and Defects Liability Period commercial matters.
• Report daily commercial activities, pending issues, and measurement progress to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Attend site measurement meetings, commercial review meetings, and coordination discussions as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial update inputs for Resident Engineer reports.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of postgraduate experience in quantity surveying, contract administration, cost control, measurement, or commercial project support.
• At least 7 years of experience on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, transport networks, or major civil works.
• Minimum 4 years of UAE or GCC experience in construction, infrastructure, or consultancy project environments.
• Strong knowledge of methods of measurement including POMI, CESMM, SMM7, or equivalent standards.
• Practical understanding of RTA, DM, and DEWA commercial procedures.
• Good awareness of current Dubai construction market rates, infrastructure pricing, and rate build‑up methods.
• Strong measurement and quantity take‑off skills from drawings, BoQ items, site records, and completed works.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for commercial trackers, payment reviews, cost reports, and measurement schedules.
• Working knowledge of CCS Candy, CostX, AutoCAD, or similar tools used for take‑offs and commercial review.
• Good technical report writing skills for payment assessments, claims support, cost reports, and commercial summaries.
• Strong attention to detail when checking quantities, contract records, payment applications, claims, and variation documentation.
• Effective communication skills for working with contractors, consultants, site engineers, planning teams, design teams, and client representatives.
• Ability to work in a site‑based role with disciplined record keeping, reliable follow‑up, and clear commercial reporting.
• Professional approach to contractual matters, confidentiality, payment accuracy, and stakeholder coordination.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying
• Cost estimating
• Site measurement
• Infrastructure commercial support
• Joint measurement
• Interim Payment Applications
• Interim Payment Certificates
• BoQ verification
• POMI
• CESMM
• SMM7
• Variation evaluation
• Variation Register
• Change management
• Rate build‑ups
• Cost estimates
• Claims assessment support
• Extension of Time review
• Contemporaneous records
• Site diaries
• Monthly cost reports
• Cash flow forecasts
• Anticipated Final Cost reports
• BoQ utilization tracking
• Provisional sums
• Prime cost items
• Dayworks records
• Contingency tracking
• Contract administration
• Contractual notices
• Time bar tracking
• Insurance verification
• Bonds and guarantees
• Subcontractor payment checks
• Supplier submission review
• Final account preparation
• Retention release support
• Defects Liability Period support
• RTA proceduresDM procedures
• DEWA procedures
• Microsoft Excel
• CCS Candy
• CostX
• AutoCAD
• Technical report writing
• Dubai infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who wants hands‑on involvement in Dubai infrastructure projects where accurate measurement, payment control, contract records, and cost reporting are critical. The position provides exposure to roadworks, structures, utilities, commercial meetings, claims support, variation tracking, final account preparation, and authority‑related procedures.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global infrastructure, engineering, and project delivery company supporting major transportation, urban development, construction, and civil engineering programs. In Dubai, Parsons Corporation contributes to complex infrastructure projects where commercial accuracy, technical quality, safety, and reliable delivery are essential. The company offers opportunities for professionals who want to grow within a collaborative environment and help deliver future‑ready infrastructure across the region.