Quantity Surveyor - Commercial and Cost Management - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage and oversee all cost and contractual aspects of mixed-use and infrastructure projects. This role ensures budget control, financial compliance, and supports clients throughout project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering, with at least six years of experience. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant industry experience in cost and commercial management.
• Experience on infrastructure and mixed-use construction projects.
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor all commercial aspects of projects from feasibility through construction.
• Deliver cost management services during pre-contract and post-contract stages.
• Prepare cost option studies for infrastructure and public realm assets.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Cash flow management

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Tools

CostX

PowerBI

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Quantity Surveyor role at AECOM Dubai supports the commercial delivery of mixed‑use and infrastructure projects by controlling and monitoring all cost and contractual aspects from feasibility through construction completion. This position plays a key role in ensuring cost certainty, budget control, and financial compliance in line with client and company procedures.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Cost Estimating
• Salary: 15000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Control and monitor all commercial aspects of projects from feasibility stage through construction completion
• Deliver cost management services during both pre‑contract and post‑contract stages
• Support client engagement across a portfolio of infrastructure and mixed‑use projects
• Prepare cost option studies for infrastructure and public realm assets
• Develop cost estimates from concept designs, sketches, narratives, drawings, and specifications using sound technical assumptions
• Act as the primary project cost controller, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and cash flow remain compliant
• Participate in project team briefings to clarify scope, roles, and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update project cash flow forecasts
• Assess contractor and consultant progress payments and change requests and provide recommendations to clients
• Contribute to procurement strategies and tender planning
• Assist with preparation of tender documents
• Support tender evaluations, reviews, and reconciliations
• Participate in value engineering workshops and commercial assessments
• Apply working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and standard methods of measurement including CESMM, POMI, and NRM
• Prepare commercial reports and provide clear cost advice to project stakeholders

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering from an accredited institution
• Actively working towards MRICS or equivalent professional accreditation
• Minimum six years of relevant industry experience in cost and commercial management
• Experience on infrastructure and mixed‑use construction projects
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, cash flow management, and contract administration
• Familiarity with cost management and analysis tools such as CostX, PowerBI, and AutoCAD in addition to MS Office
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and commercial awareness

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and mixed‑use developments in Dubai
• Exposure to international cost management standards and best practices
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary project teams
• Long‑term career development within a global consultancy