Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life and disability coverage

paid time off

leave programs

voluntary benefits

well-being resources

employee assistance

business travel insurance

service recognition awards

retirement savings

employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves cost monitoring, contractor payments, and commercial administration within a multidisciplinary team on-site.

Responsibilities include evaluating interim payments, variations, and bills of quantities, with strong emphasis on FIDIC-based contract administration and timely cost reporting. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Strong infrastructure and construction project experience.
• Good knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration.
• Experience with variations, claims, payments, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Review and evaluate interim payment applications and Contractor claims.
• Assess variations, change orders, and their associated cost implications.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, measurements, and cost estimates.
• Monitor contractual and commercial matters in accordance with the applicable contract.
• Review and assess Extension of Time submissions and associated cost implications.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations, payments, and commercial correspondence.
• Support the preparation of commercial reports and project cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Contractor, and wider project team on commercial matters.
• Identify potential commercial risks and provide recommendations to the project management team.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Construction

Function: Surveying

Experience: Strong infrastructure and construction project experience

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role carries responsibility for project cost monitoring, contractor payments, variations, claims, Bills of Quantities, cost forecasting, and commercial administration. Working within a multidisciplinary project team, the Quantity Surveyor will help maintain effective financial and contractual control throughout project delivery.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Construction

Function: Surveying

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Commercial and Cost Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and overall financial performance.


• Review and evaluate interim payment applications and Contractor claims.


• Assess variations, change orders, and their associated cost implications.


• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, measurements, and cost estimates.


• Monitor contractual and commercial matters in accordance with the applicable contract.


• Review and assess Extension of Time submissions and associated cost implications.


• Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations, payments, and commercial correspondence.


• Support the preparation of commercial reports and project cost forecasts.


• Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Contractor, and wider project team on commercial matters.


• Identify potential commercial risks and provide recommendations to the project management team.

Contract and Cost Control

The Quantity Surveyor will support commercial control throughout the infrastructure project, combining cost management with contract administration. The work includes evaluating payments and claims, assessing variations, maintaining cost records, reviewing quantities, and providing reliable financial information for project decision-making.

Knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration

Knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration is important for the position, particularly when dealing with variations, Contractor claims, payments, Extension of Time matters, and their potential commercial consequences.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong experience working on infrastructure and construction projects.


• Good knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration.


• Strong experience in variations, claims, payments, and cost control.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Working at AECOM

The position forms part of AECOM 's Transportation business and Survey and Estimation career area. It provides involvement in the commercial and contractual management of a major infrastructure project, with regular coordination across client, consultant, contractor, and project management teams.

Benefits

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life and disability coverage


• paid time off


• leave programs


• voluntary benefits


• well-being resources


• employee assistance


• business travel insurance


• service recognition awards


• retirement savings


• an employee stock purchase plan

Onboarding Requirement

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm delivering work across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services cover the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.