Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Cost Management and Contracts

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support post-contract cost management and commercial activities for a major infrastructure project in Dubai, UAE. The role requires at least seven years of quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects and a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or equivalent.

You will manage contractor payments, review variations, prepare financial reports, and ensure contractual compliance while coordinating with site teams and client

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost management principles.
• Experience with post-contract commercial administration and contractor payment assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-contract quantity surveying and cost management activities for a major infrastructure project.
• Review contractor payments, variations, and change requests.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, earned value analysis, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Coordinate commercial activities with site supervision, design professionals, client representatives, and construction teams.

Skills

Construction cost management

Post-contract cost management

Contract administration

Payment assessment

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Cost Management and Contracts - Role: Quantity Surveyor - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Cost Estimating - Experience: Minimum 7 years of quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Cost Estimating - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support post-contract cost management and commercial activities for a major infrastructure project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in managing construction costs, evaluating contractor payments, reviewing variations and claims, preparing financial reports, and supporting effective contract administration throughout project delivery. Working closely with AECOM 's site supervision team, design professionals, client representatives, and construction teams, the successful candidate will provide commercial and financial oversight to support project cost control and contractual compliance. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage commercial priorities, and coordinate with senior management when additional technical or contractual guidance is required. Applicants must hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline and have at least 7 years of relevant quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Post-Contract Quantity Surveying and Cost Management

• Lead assigned post-contract quantity surveying and cost management activities for a major infrastructure project.
• Monitor construction costs and support effective commercial management throughout project execution.
• Review project scopes of work, production rates, and construction cost information.
• Assess financial implications associated with construction activities and contractual changes.
• Apply established cost management practices to support project financial control.
• Coordinate commercial activities with the site supervision team and relevant project stakeholders.
• Maintain professional standards in all commercial and contractual matters.

Construction Payment Assessment

• Review and evaluate contractor progress payment applications.
• Assess the value of completed construction works against relevant project requirements.
• Verify supporting information used in progress payment assessments.
• Review change requests and their potential financial implications.
• Coordinate with relevant construction and commercial personnel regarding payment assessments.
• Support accurate and timely evaluation of construction-related payments.

Financial Reporting and Budget Monitoring

• Prepare monthly construction cost reports and financial updates.
• Monitor project expenditure and relevant commercial information.
• Prepare earned value reports to support assessment of project performance.
• Review and update project cash-flow forecasts.
• Compare construction progress information with relevant cost data.
• Provide financial information to support project management decisions.
• Maintain accurate and organized commercial reporting records.

Variations and Change Order Management

• Prepare cost estimates for contractor and subcontractor variation orders.
• Review proposed changes to construction scopes and associated costs.
• Evaluate variation submissions against relevant contractual and commercial requirements.
• Participate in negotiations concerning variations and change orders.
• Coordinate with the Contract Administrator, design team, and construction team.
• Assess the financial implications of proposed changes.
• Support effective implementation of project change control procedures.

Contract Claims and Commercial Evaluation

• Assist in evaluating contractor and subcontractor claims.
• Review relevant cost information and supporting contractual documentation.
• Assess commercial matters arising during post-contract project delivery.
• Coordinate with the Contract Administrator and relevant project personnel.
• Provide commercial input to support resolution of contractual issues.
• Maintain appropriate records of claim assessments and related commercial discussions.

Final Accounts and Contract Closeout

• Evaluate final account submissions and supporting commercial information.
• Participate in negotiations relating to final account settlements.
• Review outstanding variations and relevant contractual adjustments.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve outstanding commercial matters.
• Support completion of post-contract financial documentation.
• Assist in achieving accurate and timely commercial closeout.

Project Team and Client Coordination

• Work closely with AECOM 's site supervision and commercial teams.
• Coordinate with design professionals and client representatives.
• Maintain effective working relationships with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and financial information within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Communicate cost assessments and contractual matters clearly and professionally.
• Seek additional guidance from office-based management or the line manager when required.
• Support collaboration between technical, commercial, and construction personnel.

Commercial Team Leadership and Professional Standards

• Provide leadership and coordination for commercial activities on the assigned infrastructure project.
• Support effective task allocation and prioritization within the commercial team.
• Demonstrate professional competence in dealings with clients and industry contacts.
• Maintain confidentiality of project financial and contractual information.
• Apply initiative and sound professional judgment when addressing commercial challenges.
• Promote effective communication and cooperation across internal departments.
• Support timely completion of assigned commercial responsibilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in quantity surveying for infrastructure projects.
• Experience in post-contract construction cost management and commercial administration.
• Practical knowledge of contractor progress payment assessments and change requests.
• Experience preparing construction cost reports, financial updates, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Understanding of earned value reporting and project financial performance monitoring.
• Experience estimating and evaluating variation orders.
• Ability to assist with construction claims and contractual assessments.
• Experience evaluating and negotiating variations, change orders, and final account settlements.
• Understanding of infrastructure construction scopes, production rates, and cost information.
• Ability to coordinate commercial activities with design, construction, and client teams.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

Construction Cost and Commercial Management

• Strong knowledge of construction cost management principles and industry best practices.
• Understanding of construction contracts and post-contract commercial administration.
• Knowledge of budget management and project change control procedures.
• Ability to evaluate contractor payment applications and construction progress valuations.
• Experience reviewing scopes of work, production rates, and construction cost data.
• Ability to prepare monthly cost reports and financial updates.
• Knowledge of earned value reporting and cash-flow forecasting.
• Experience preparing and assessing variation order estimates.
• Understanding of contractual claims and final account settlement procedures.
• Computer literacy with specific experience using cost management software programmes.

Communication and Professional Skills

• High level of written and spoken English proficiency.
• Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence communicating commercial information.
• Effective client relationship and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to establish work priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and adaptability.
• Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential project information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

AECOM offers employee benefits depending on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements. These may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance programmes, business travel insurance, retirement savings arrangements, and other available employee programmes. The company supports professional development through technical training, leadership development programmes, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering, commercial management, and construction professionals. Employees have opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure projects while developing their expertise in quantity surveying, construction cost management, contract administration, commercial reporting, and project financial control.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm committed to delivering a better world. The company works with public- and private-sector clients to address complex challenges across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services include advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management, supporting the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, architects, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization promotes collaboration, professional development, respect, and equal employment opportunities.