Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Valuation

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Valuation in Dubai to support major roads, utilities and structures. You will perform site measurements, verify interim payments and assess variations to ensure compliance with contract conditions.

The role emphasizes cost reporting, cash-flow forecasting and final account preparation, with a focus on accurate measurement, quantity take-offs and liaison with engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration.
• Practical experience on roads, utilities, structures, drainage or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, payment certification and variation procedures.
• Familiarity with POMI, CESMM and recognised infrastructure measurement standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurement of completed works with the contractor’s quantity surveying team.
• Verify quantities in monthly Interim Payment Applications against approved drawings, bills of quantities, inspection records and actual site progress.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, utilities, drainage, structures and related infrastructure items.
• Assist in evaluating variation submissions, site and engineer instructions.
• Maintain the Variation Register and ensure supporting documentation is complete and traceable.
• Review subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Coordinate with site engineers, inspectors and planners to validate quantities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial updates for Resident Engineer reports.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Site measurement

Measurement standards

Payment certification

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

POMI

CESMM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Valuation works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, supporting major roads, structures, utilities, and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on site measurement, contractor payment verification, variation assessment, claims support, cost reporting and contract administration, ensuring valuations comply with contract conditions, project specifications and Dubai authority requirements.

Salary: 12,000 – 18,000 AED per month (exact figure confirmed on offer).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurement of completed works with the contractor’s quantity surveying team.
• Verify quantities in monthly Interim Payment Applications against approved drawings, bills of quantities, inspection records and actual site progress.
• Apply POMI, CESMM or another approved measurement method consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, utilities, drainage, structures and related infrastructure items.
• Confirm completion and acceptance with engineers and inspectors before recommending payment.
• Assist in evaluating variation submissions, site and engineer instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs, rate build‑ups and cost estimates for additional or changed work.
• Review proposed rates against contract prices, quotations, labour inputs, materials, equipment and market data.
• Maintain the Variation Register and ensure supporting documentation is complete and traceable.
• Liaise with the contractor’s quantity surveyor to resolve measurement and pricing queries.
• Support the review of contractor claims for additional payment and Extension of Time.
• Compile contemporaneous records, site diaries, correspondence, instructions and progress data for claims assessment.
• Prepare draft commercial analyses and responses for senior SQM review.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ utilisation, provisional sums, prime cost items, dayworks and contingencies.
• Assist with monthly cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts and Anticipated Final Cost reports.
• Highlight potential cost overruns, BOQ exhaustion, unsupported expenditure and emerging commercial risks.
• Maintain organised records of contractual correspondence, notices, approvals, instructions and commercial decisions.
• Track contractual notice periods, time bars, submission dates and response deadlines.
• Verify contract insurance, bonds, guarantees and other securities remain valid.
• Review subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Cross‑check payments to nominated subcontractors in contractor payment applications.
• Conduct regular site visits to measure and document work in progress.
• Maintain accurate measurement books, site instruction registers, daywork records, payment logs and commercial trackers.
• Coordinate with site engineers, inspectors, planners and designers to validate quantities and scope.
• Attend site measurement meetings, commercial reviews and coordination sessions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial updates for Resident Engineer reports.
• Support preparation of the Final Account, including variations, claims, adjustments and quantity reconciliation.
• Compile supporting schedules, measurement records and backup documentation for the Final Statement.
• Assist with retention release and commercial matters during the Defects Liability Period.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration.
• Practical experience on roads, utilities, structures, drainage or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, payment certification and variation procedures.
• Familiarity with POMI, CESMM and recognised infrastructure measurement standards.
• Understanding of RTA, Dubai Municipality and DEWA commercial procedures (advantageous).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and contract conditions.
• Experience preparing quantity take‑offs, rate analyses, payment assessments and cost reports.
• Working knowledge of claims records, contractual notices, time bars and final accounts.
• Strong numerical ability, attention to detail and commercial judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard document management applications.
• Familiarity with quantity surveying, estimating or take‑off software (beneficial).
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, engineers, inspectors and client representatives.
• Organised approach to managing multiple commercial tasks and deadlines.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying, site measurement, infrastructure valuation.
• Interim Payment Applications and Certificates, Bills of Quantities.
• Measurement standards: POMI, CESMM.
• Quantity take‑offs, rate build‑ups, variation assessment, claims support.
• Extension of Time, cost reporting, cash‑flow forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost.
• BOQ utilisation, provisional sums, prime cost items, dayworks.
• Contract administration, contractual notices, measurement books.
• Final account support, retention release, defects liability.
• Roads, structures and utilities measurement.
• RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA procedures.

Why Join Us

This role offers direct involvement in the commercial administration of major infrastructure projects in Dubai, broad exposure to measurement, payment certification, variation control, claims support, cost forecasting and final account preparation, and a clear path to senior quantity surveying and contract management positions.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, programme management, construction supervision and commercial services for major transportation, utilities, infrastructure and urban development projects, supporting clients with disciplined measurement, contract administration, cost control and coordinated project delivery.