Quantity Surveyor (Fit out)

Aati Contracts; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Aati Contracts is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to assist the Chief QS in cost control and contractual administration for joinery and interior fit-out projects in Dubai.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in valuations, variations, and subcontractor management. Local market knowledge is a plus, and a technical QS qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience in joinery/interior fit-out is preferred.
• Local market knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief QS in preparing bill of quantities, variations, and monthly valuations.
• Prepare sub-contractor orders and certify invoices.
• Check quantities of subcontractor accounts and re-measure work.
• Prepare subcontractor payment certificates and ensure payments per contract terms.
• Prepare interim and final accounts and obtain client payment certificates.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Post-contract QS

Variations & claims

Subcontracting

Education

Technical qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assist Chief QS in preparing the bill of quantity, prepare variations and monthly valuations of assigned project, prepare sub contract orders & certify subcontractor’s invoices and enable the project team / SQS to maintain profitability through accurate costing

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Detect Variations and Changes to the Contract in liaison with the Project team and prepare, negotiate and follow up on Variations and Claims
• Identify the subcontract element in the tender and float enquiry for obtaining quotation, vets the quotation and prepare a comparison report to finalize the subcontractor
• Prepare valuation report of the job every month to keep track of the percentage of the job completed against each item so as to control the dead line and take corrective action if some portion of the job are falling behind schedule
• Secure Projects interests with necessary bonds, warranties, insurances, undertakings, etc until final discharge of obligations
• Check all quantities of subcontractor accounts, re-measure all work carried out and support subcontractors in the preparation of final accounts
• Prepare sub contractor payment certificates once value certificates are received and based on the jobs completed arrange to pay them as per the terms specified in the contract
• Prepare interim and final accounts once the job is complete and obtain a payment certificate from the client in order to enable the company to collect outstanding amount on due date

Skills and Experience:

• 2 to 5 years relevant experience
• Minimum 2 year experience in post contract Quantity Surveying preferably in Joinery/ Interior fit out business
• Local market knowledge would be an advantage
• Technical qualification in Quantity Surveying