Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM Corporation in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract) to lead commercial management on major infrastructure projects. You will review contracts, measure quantities, certify payments, and handle variations.

With at least 10 years in post‑contract surveying and 8 years on road, drainage or utilities projects, you will work with engineers, clients, and contractors to protect commercial interests and deliver accurate cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience on infrastructure projects (roads, drainage, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC conditions and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing interim payments, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Experience with project cost reporting and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, BOQs, technical specs, drawings to establish measurement requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity measurements and verify against drawings and site conditions.
• Monitor quantities against BOQ, identify discrepancies and variations.
• Apply remeasurement procedures for completed works.
• Prepare payment certificates and verify compliance with contract terms.
• Maintain records of measurements, quantities, and commercial transactions.
• Coordinate with site engineers to confirm progress.
• Support cost control throughout project delivery.

Skills

Post-contract QS

Contract measurement

BOQ analysis

Cost estimation

Variation assessment

FIDIC contracts

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

CostX

CCS Candy

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Quantity Surveyor (Post Contract) - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Cost Estimating - Experience: Minimum 10 years, including at least 8 years in infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

• - 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

Key Responsibilities

• - Review construction contracts, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications, engineering drawings, and scope of work to establish contractual and measurement requirements.
• - Undertake detailed quantity measurements and verify completed construction works against approved drawings and actual site conditions.
• - Monitor executed quantities against the approved BOQ and identify discrepancies, additional quantities, omissions, and variations.
• - Apply contract measurement procedures and remeasurement principles when assessing completed works.
• - Review supporting documentation, including daywork sheets, material invoices, site measurements, and contractor submissions.
• - Maintain accurate records of measured quantities, completed works, and associated commercial transactions.
• - Coordinate with site engineers and construction teams to verify quantities and confirm the progress of executed works.

Interim Payments and Certification

• - Review and evaluate contractors ' interim payment applications and monthly progress invoices.
• - Verify claimed quantities, completed work values, and supporting records against contractual requirements.
• - Prepare, review, and certify monthly progress payment statements and interim payment certificates.
• - Ensure payment recommendations are supported by accurate measurements and appropriate contractual documentation.
• - Monitor payment records and maintain clear documentation of certified amounts and outstanding commercial matters.
• - Verify that payment submissions comply with contract conditions and approved project procedures.

Variations and Contract Administration

• - Review and assess contractor variation submissions involving additional works, omitted works, and design modifications.
• - Prepare cost estimates and commercial evaluations for proposed variations and changes to the approved scope.
• - Evaluate the contractual and financial implications of variation orders.
• - Review contractor claims relating to additional costs, extensions of time (EOT), and contractual entitlements.
• - Apply relevant FIDIC contract provisions when assessing claims, payment matters, and commercial obligations.
• - Provide recommendations on contractual submissions and proposed commercial adjustments.
• - Maintain records of variation assessments, contractual correspondence, and supporting documentation.

Cost Management and Commercial Reporting

• - Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and contractual allowances.
• - Prepare monthly cost reports, budget assessments, and financial progress summaries.
• - Track the financial status of construction activities and identify potential cost deviations.
• - Prepare project cost forecasts and support cash flow monitoring.
• - Identify commercial risks and advise the project management team on their potential financial implications.
• - Maintain accurate records of payments, variations, measured quantities, and cost assessments.
• - Support effective cost control throughout the construction and project delivery lifecycle.

Project Coordination and Commercial Support

• - Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Engineers, and Client on commercial and contractual matters.
• - Work with engineering consultants, contractors, and relevant project stakeholders to resolve measurement and payment queries.
• - Provide commercial input during the assessment of construction changes and contractor submissions.
• - Assist in preparing tender documents, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and technical-commercial evaluations when required.
• - Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodologies to assess their commercial implications.
• - Support communication and documentation relating to contractual obligations and project cost management.

Final Accounts and Project Closeout

• - Review and assess contractors ' final account submissions.
• - Verify final measured quantities against completed construction works and approved as-built drawings.
• - Reconcile contractual quantities, variations, certified payments, and outstanding commercial adjustments.
• - Support the preparation of final payment certificates and associated contractual documentation.
• - Assist in compiling project closeout records and final commercial reports.
• - Ensure that payment records, contractual correspondence, variation documentation, and final account submissions are properly maintained and filed.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• - Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• - Minimum 10 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience.
• - At least 8 years of relevant experience working on infrastructure projects involving roads, stormwater drainage, sewerage systems, utilities, and associated civil works.
• - Strong experience administering construction contracts under FIDIC conditions.
• - Proven experience assessing interim payment applications, variation orders, contractor claims, final accounts, and commercial reports for major infrastructure projects.
• - Extensive knowledge of quantity measurement, BOQ preparation, remeasurement contracts, and construction cost estimation.
• - Experience reviewing extension of time claims, additional cost submissions, and contractual entitlements.
• - Demonstrated ability to prepare payment certificates, variation assessments, cost forecasts, and commercial progress reports.
• - Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, government authorities, and clients on large-scale infrastructure developments.
• - Membership or eligibility for professional institutions such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), or Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is an advantage.

Technical Skills and Commercial Competencies

• - Strong understanding of post-contract quantity surveying and commercial administration.
• - Comprehensive knowledge of FIDIC conditions of contract and construction contractual procedures.
• - Proficiency in quantity measurement, BOQ analysis, remeasurement, and cost estimation.
• - Ability to evaluate contractor claims, variation submissions, and contractual entitlements.
• - Experience preparing interim payment certificates, final accounts, and commercial reports.
• - Knowledge of project budgeting, expenditure monitoring, cash flow analysis, and commercial risk management.
• - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, contract documents, and construction methodologies.
• - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, CostX, CCS Candy, or equivalent quantity surveying software.
• - Strong analytical and negotiation skills when assessing commercial and contractual matters.
• - Excellent communication, coordination, and technical report-writing abilities.
• - Attention to detail when reviewing measurements, payment documentation, and financial records.

Preferred Infrastructure Project Experience

• - Roads and highway construction projects.
• - Stormwater drainage systems and associated networks.
• - Sewerage infrastructure and pumping stations.
• - Wet utilities and related infrastructure works.
• - Large municipal infrastructure developments.
• - Developer-led infrastructure and master development projects.
• - Projects involving Dubai Municipality (DM), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) arrangements, and master developers.

Recruitment and Onboarding

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.

Working at AECOM AECOM offers the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure developments while working alongside experienced engineering, construction management, and commercial professionals. Employees have access to multidisciplinary technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to strengthen specialist knowledge and support career progression. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave arrangements, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities. AECOM promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace built on respect, professional development, and shared expertise. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

About AECOM AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Its multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

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Job Reference: J10163613 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Construction