Quantity Surveyor - Post-Contract Costs

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for post‑contract costs in Dubai, UAE. You will manage commercial activities after contract award, supporting residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of post‑graduate experience and familiarity with Middle East projects, cost reporting, and funder advisory work. Chartered status is preferred and onboarding is in‑person at a Dubai office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or another construction‑related field.
• Four to five years of post‑graduate quantity surveying or cost management experience.
• Two to three years of professional experience within the Middle East.
• Experience supporting residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed‑use developments.
• Practical knowledge of variations, interim valuations, payment certification, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Chartered RICS membership is preferred.
• Candidates progressing through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence may also be considered.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong numerical accuracy and commercial judgment.
• Clear written communication and professional report preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting defined deadlines.
• Strong attention to quality, procedure, and document control.
• Confidence working within multidisciplinary project and consultancy teams.
• Availability to attend in‑person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Responsibilities

• Support post‑contract cost consultancy services from project commencement through final account settlement.
• Assist with the measurement and valuation of completed construction works.
• Review variation submissions and help assess entitlement, quantities, rates, and commercial impact.
• Prepare supporting documentation for interim payment assessments and payment certificates.
• Assist senior quantity surveyors with the evaluation and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintain registers for variations, payments, claims, commitments, and forecast costs.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and commercial status summaries.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contracts, and other project documentation.
• Gather cost data for benchmarking and internal commercial reporting.
• Help produce monitoring reports and other deliverables for funder advisory services.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to obtain accurate cost information.
• Follow established quality control procedures and verify that required internal checks are completed.
• Identify inconsistencies in commercial submissions and escalate material concerns to senior team members.
• Attend progress and cost meetings and record actions relevant to commercial management.
• Support the preparation of clear, evidence‑based recommendations for client review.

Skills

Post‑contract cost management

Quantity surveying

Cost consultancy

Cost estimating

Interim valuations

Payment certificates

Variation assessment

Final accounts

Cost reporting

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost databases

Job description

Job Snapshot

Quantity Surveyor – Post‑Contract Costs
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Cost Estimating
Experience: 4–5 years post‑graduate experience
Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: 12,000 – 18,000 AED per month (estimated; confirm final offer with employer)

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Post‑Contract Costs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a construction hiring opportunity for a cost consultancy professional experienced in managing commercial activities after contract award. The role supports residential, commercial, and hospitality projects through accurate valuations, variation assessments, payment certification, final account preparation, benchmarking, and funder advisory reporting.

Context

The Quantity Surveyor will assist senior commercial professionals in delivering reliable post‑contract cost management services across medium and large‑scale building projects. The position contributes directly to budget control, financial transparency, contractual compliance, and informed client decision‑making throughout the construction phase. By maintaining accurate cost records and supporting the assessment of contractor submissions, the role helps reduce commercial risk and strengthens the quality of project reporting. It also provides exposure to a broad range of consultancy and funder advisory assignments within Dubai’s active construction market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support post‑contract cost consultancy services from project commencement through final account settlement.
• Assist with the measurement and valuation of completed construction works.
• Review variation submissions and help assess entitlement, quantities, rates, and commercial impact.
• Prepare supporting documentation for interim payment assessments and payment certificates.
• Assist senior quantity surveyors with the evaluation and agreement of final accounts.
• Maintain registers for variations, payments, claims, commitments, and forecast costs.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and commercial status summaries.
• Review drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contracts, and other project documentation.
• Gather cost data for benchmarking and internal commercial reporting.
• Help produce monitoring reports and other deliverables for funder advisory services.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client representatives to obtain accurate cost information.
• Follow established quality control procedures and verify that required internal checks are completed.
• Identify inconsistencies in commercial submissions and escalate material concerns to senior team members.
• Attend progress and cost meetings and record actions relevant to commercial management.
• Support the preparation of clear, evidence‑based recommendations for client review.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or another construction‑related field.
• Four to five years of post‑graduate quantity surveying or cost management experience.
• Two to three years of professional experience within the Middle East.
• Experience supporting residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed‑use developments.
• Practical knowledge of variations, interim valuations, payment certification, cost reporting, and final accounts.
• Chartered RICS membership is preferred.
• Candidates progressing through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence may also be considered.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong numerical accuracy and commercial judgment.
• Clear written communication and professional report preparation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting defined deadlines.
• Strong attention to quality, procedure, and document control.
• Confidence working within multidisciplinary project and consultancy teams.
• Availability to attend in‑person Day1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Skills Set

• Post‑contract cost management
• Quantity surveying
• Cost consultancy
• Cost estimating
• Interim valuations
• Payment certificates
• Variation assessment
• Final account preparation
• Cost reporting
• Construction measurement
• Bills of quantities
• Contract administration
• Commercial reporting
• Cost benchmarking
• Funder advisory
• Project financial monitoring
• Residential project costing
• Commercial project costing
• Hospitality project costing
• RICS standards
• MRICS
• RICS APC
• Microsoft Excel
• Cost databases
• Document control

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong platform for a quantity surveyor seeking deeper exposure to post‑contract consultancy, commercial reporting, and complex building projects in Dubai. The continued demand for cost control professionals across the regional construction sector provides long‑term career relevance and opportunities to develop specialist commercial expertise. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced quantity surveyors and multidisciplinary professionals while gaining practical exposure to varied project types and funder advisory assignments. Access to professional development, structured technical learning, global project knowledge, and support toward chartered status can strengthen future progression into senior cost management roles.

About the Company

AECOM is an international infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, cost management, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support public and private sector clients across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects, delivering resilient and commercially effective solutions throughout the project lifecycle.