Quantity Surveyor - Infra Works

HILL INTERNATIONAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction management firm is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field and at least ten years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, cost control, and compliance reviews. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English. This role offers a chance to contribute to major construction projects across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering/QS or a relevant degree.
• Ten years of relevant experience.
• Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• Understanding of costs and FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems for budgeting and cost control.
• Review construction activities for compliance.
• Prepare and review final project cost forecasts.
• Evaluate final cost reports for compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems for Design Consultant covering the areas of budgeting, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Reviews the various activities of construction projects about variations and submission for Management approvals.
• Ensures that cost estimating and cost control requirements for variations are incorporated in the tender specification documents.
• Reviews the cost estimates submitted by Consultant / Contractor and ensures compliance with Agreement, Contract drawings and specifications, and the accuracy of Company requirements.
• Reviews the Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors and ensures that they are according to drawings and specifications.
• Verifies project control budgets and updates them as required for Management approval.
• Prepares and reviews the forecasts for the final project costs, including variations, considering the commitments.
• Prepares and updates cost data to review the cost estimates submitted by the Design Consultant.
• Reviews final cost reports, assets registers, and project closeout reports for compliance with Contract requirements.
• Reviews Change Requests, Contract Trend Notices, Variation Orders, Claims, etc.
• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering / QS, or a relevant degree.
• Ten years of relevant experience.
• Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• An understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.