Quantity Surveyor - Emirati
Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: AED 20,000 per month
Industry: Construction
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for a commercially astute and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to support cost management, contract administration, procurement and commercial control across construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, cost plans and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Manage pre-contract activities, including tender documentation, bid analysis and tender evaluations.
- Monitor project budgets, expenditure, commitments, cash flow and cost forecasts.
- Review interim valuations, payment applications, payment certificates and contractor invoices.
- Manage variations, change requests, claims, dayworks and extensions of time.
- Support contract administration, commercial negotiations and final account settlements.
- Prepare cost reports, budget updates, variation registers and commercial dashboards.
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and support procurement decisions.
- Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures and applicable regulations.
Key Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Control, Commercial Management or Contract Administration within construction.
- Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation and cost planning.
- Hands-on experience in tendering, procurement, bid evaluation and contract administration.
- Good understanding of interim valuations, payment certificates, variations, claims and final accounts.
- Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is preferred.
- Strong skills in cost reporting, budget monitoring and financial forecasting.
- Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with CostX, AutoCAD or BIM-based measurement tools is an advantage.
- RICS membership or progress towards certification is desirable.
- Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
Preferred Background:
Experience with main contractors, developers, consultants, project management consultancies or large construction organizations.