Quantity Surveyor - GMG - Dubai, UAE

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GMG Gulf in Dubai is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage project-related costs throughout all stages of design, tendering, and construction. This role ensures cost efficiency and compliance across GMG's retail and commercial development projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying or a related field, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong financial acumen. The position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, preferably in retail, commercial, or construction sectors.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budget management and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage cost control activities through all project phases including design, tendering, and construction.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and assist in tender documentation with design and consultancy teams.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and budgeting to support project feasibility.
• Review cost estimates and recommend adjustments for material and resource optimization.
• Support procurement processes from scope development to contract award, ensuring budget alignment.
• Validate contractor invoices through on-site measurements and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with Finance for fund approvals, variation orders, and budget updates.
• Evaluate vendor claims, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Perform site inspections to verify contractual and quality compliance.
• Prepare and present periodic financial and cost reports to management.
• Approve final contractor payments and ensure timely project close-out.
• Identify and resolve cost or quality deviations during project execution.

Skills

Cost estimation and control

BOQ preparation and validation

Tendering and contract administration

Budget planning and reporting

Claims management and vendor evaluation

Knowledge of construction materials and methods

Familiarity with UAE construction laws and standards

Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, QS tools such as CostX and Primavera

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

CostX

Primavera

Job description

Position Overview

GMG is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage project-related costs throughout all stages of design, tendering, and construction. This role is based in Dubai and plays a critical part in ensuring cost efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with company and regulatory standards across GMG's retail and commercial development projects.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Quantity Surveying
Salary: 15,000-20,000 monthly (market estimate)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage cost control activities through all project phases including design, tendering, and construction.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and assist in tender documentation with design and consultancy teams.
• Conduct quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and budgeting to support project feasibility.
• Review cost estimates and recommend adjustments for material and resource optimization.
• Support procurement processes from scope development to contract award, ensuring budget alignment.
• Validate contractor invoices through on-site measurements and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with Finance for fund approvals, variation orders, and budget updates.
• Evaluate vendor claims, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes.
• Perform site inspections to verify contractual and quality compliance.
• Prepare and present periodic financial and cost reports to management.
• Approve final contractor payments and ensure timely project close-out.
• Identify and resolve cost or quality deviations during project execution.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Business Administration (preferred).
• Minimum seven years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, preferably in retail, commercial, or construction sectors.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budget management and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach.

Skills Set

• Cost estimation and control
• BOQ preparation and validation
• Tendering and contract administration
• Budget planning and reporting
• Claims management and vendor evaluation
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods
• Familiarity with UAE construction laws and standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and QS tools such as CostX and Primavera

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative projects across GMG's retail and property development portfolio.
• Opportunity to grow within a diversified and expanding organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.