Quantity Surveyor - Landscape Projects

KEO International Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Dubai is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to manage financial aspects of large-scale construction projects. The role involves budget management, contract compliance, and financial tracking, ensuring projects align with cost and sustainability goals. Candidates should have significant post-contract management experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-contract management experience.
• Experience within a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget and provide regular cost reports.
• Oversee procurement and contractor selection.
• Implement and manage FIDIC contracts.

Skills

Post Contract Management

Financial Control

Cost Estimation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent chartership

Job description

Overview

C-QUEST, the Middle East’s No. 1 Cost Consultant of the Year, has been a key player in shaping iconic skylines and sustainable communities across the Middle East for over 24 years. As an award-winning project development and cost consultancy firm, we focus on delivering tailored, innovative, and sustainable solutions that optimize cost efficiency and commercial excellence across construction and infrastructure projects. Our team of 100+ industry experts provides comprehensive project support, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion. Backed by KEO’s legacy of expertise and integrated services, C-QUEST maintains an independent, client-first approach, ensuring projects are delivered on budget and aligned with sustainability goals.

We are seeking a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE. The Quantity Surveyor will manage all aspects of the cost, contract, and financial control of large-scale construction projects, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking and that costs stay within budget.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with extensive experience in Post Contract Management, particularly on large-scale Landscape Projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and controlling the project budget, providing regular cost reports to clients and project teams, and ensuring delivery within the approved budget and expectations.
• Overseeing procurement document preparation, tendering, and contractor selection, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and budget.
• Implementing and managing FIDIC contracts, reviewing contract conditions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance. Handling disputes, claims, and negotiations.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, analyzing costs related to construction methods, resources, and schedules.
• Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, cost reports, payments, and claims, and preparing periodic reports for management and clients.
• Assessing, evaluating, and negotiating project changes and variations, managing their impact on budget and timelines.
• Identifying financial risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize overruns and delays.
• Participating in value engineering to find cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants, providing advice on cost-related issues, and acting as the primary contact for financial and contractual matters.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of post-contract management experience within a consultancy environment. A Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, with MRICS or equivalent chartership, is highly desirable.

C-Quest International is a KEO Allied Practice.

KEO is a creative enterprise committed to innovation, offering end-to-end services from inspiration to realization in the built and natural environments.

With over 60 years of leadership in ambitious projects, iconic places, and prosperous communities, KEO is recognized globally as a top design and project management firm, ranked by ENR and World Architecture.

KEO’s core values include integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and value its contribution to client success worldwide.

We look forward to your expression of interest and assure confidentiality.