QUANTITY SURVEYOR – COMMERCIAL FIT-OUT

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial interior fit-out experience to join our team. You will lead quantity take-offs, prepare cost estimates and tender documents for fast-paced interior projects.

The role involves reviewing drawings, managing variations and billing, coordinating with vendors and project teams to ensure commercial success and compliance with UAE regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree holders with strong UAE/Dubai relevant experience preferred.
• Proven ability in quantity take-offs, cost estimation and tendering.
• Experience in variations, progress billing and vendor coordination is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs for commercial fit-out projects.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and competitive quotations for new inquiries.
• Prepare and review tender documents and commercial requirements.
• Manage variations and progress billings, tracking project costs and status.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost estimation

Tendering

Variations & billing

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Department: Projects / Commercial

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial interior fit-out experience to join our team in Dubai. The candidate will be responsible for quantity take-offs, cost estimation, quotations, tendering, variations, progress billing, vendor coordination and overall commercial management of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Take-Off & Costing

• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs for commercial fit-out projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and project costing.
• Prepare competitive quotations for new project inquiries.
• Review drawings, specifications and BOQs to identify project requirements.
• Analyse project costs and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

Tendering & Commercial Activities

• Prepare and review tender documents.
• Analyse scope of work, specifications and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare detailed comparative statements and commercial analysis.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for commercial requirements.
• Support vendor evaluation and appointment processes.

Variations & Billing

• Prepare, submit and manage variation orders.
• Identify additional works and maintain proper variation documentation.
• Prepare and submit progress billings.
• Monitor project costs and commercial status.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding completed works and billing requirements.

Vendor & Project Coordination

• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers and site teams.
• Handle material and vendor-related commercial activities.
• Follow up with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and commercial submissions.
• Ensure commercial information is accurate and submitted on time.

Requirements / Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE/Dubai experience in a similar QS role.
• Strong experience in commercial interior fit-out projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, costing, quotations and tendering.
• Hands-on experience with variations and progress billing.
• Experience in vendor quotation evaluation and comparative statements.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction/interior drawings.
• Valid UAE Driving License – Mandatory.

Key Skills / Keywords

Quantity Surveyor | Commercial QS | Interior Fit-Out | Commercial Fit-Out | Quantity Take-Off | Cost Estimation | Project Costing | BOQ | Tendering | Quotations | Variations | Progress Billing | Commercial Analysis | Comparative Statements | Vendor Management | Subcontractor Management | Procurement | Cost Control | Contract Administration | Project Coordination

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with proven UAE/Dubai experience in commercial interior fit-out, particularly those who have handled complete QS functions from quantity take-off and tendering through variations, billing and project commercial coordination, will be preferred.