Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Infrastructure

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support roads and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will lead cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, and payment verification, while handling post-contract QS activities and commercial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, at least eight years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of CESMME and FIDIC, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration for roads and maintenance works.
• Thorough knowledge of CESMME and FIDIC; proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost estimates for roads, infrastructure, and landscaping projects.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and cost expectations.
• Review interim and final payment applications and valuations.
• Manage post-contract quantity surveying activities and variations.
• Verify contractor quantities and cost records; support commercial decisions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Contract administration

Post-contract QS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

CESMME

FIDIC

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Infrastructure - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Cost Estimating - Experience: Minimum 8 years of quantity surveying and contract administration experience in roads and maintenance works - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support roads, infrastructure, and landscaping projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on construction cost estimation, budget management, contract administration, payment verification, variation orders, and commercial reporting. The successful candidate will manage post-contract quantity surveying activities, including interim and final payments, contractor valuations, remeasurement of works, claims assessments, and final cost estimates. The position also involves reviewing contractor invoices, monitoring project expenditure, maintaining asset control records, and advising project teams on contractual and commercial matters. Working closely with project management teams, contractors, and other stakeholders, the Quantity Surveyor will help maintain accurate financial records, monitor contractual obligations, and support effective cost control throughout project delivery.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying and have at least eight years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and contract administration for roads and maintenance works. Thorough knowledge of CESMME and FIDIC, together with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Excel proficiency, is required.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - 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

Cost Estimation and Budget Management

• Prepare and review cost estimates for roads, infrastructure, and landscaping projects.
• Establish initial project cost estimates using relevant construction information.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and cost expectations.
• Review construction progress to assess its financial implications.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs and expenditure.
• Monitor contract final cost estimates throughout project execution.
• Identify potential cost variations and communicate relevant findings to project management.
• Support effective financial control while maintaining project quality requirements.

Post-Contract Quantity Surveying

• Manage assigned post-contract quantity surveying activities.
• Review and process interim and final payment applications.
• Verify quantities and valuations submitted by contractors.
• Check and record measurements of completed construction works.
• Carry out or verify remeasurement activities where required.
• Prepare and review valuations for completed works.
• Monitor the completeness and timely submission of payment valuations.
• Maintain accurate quantity surveying records and supporting documentation.

Contract Administration and Commercial Compliance

• Review construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Advise project personnel on contractual and commercial matters.
• Verify the completeness and validity of applicable contractual requirements.
• Apply relevant FIDIC contract provisions and CESMME measurement principles.
• Prepare and review commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Support contract administration throughout project execution.
• Identify contractual matters requiring clarification or further assessment.
• Maintain appropriate records supporting commercial decisions and contractual obligations.

Contractor Payments and Invoice Verification

• Review monthly contractor invoices and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information.
• Prepare relevant payment review documentation and submissions.
• Audit contractor payments against applicable contractual requirements.
• Verify measured quantities and completed works supporting payment applications.
• Check payment documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate clarification of discrepancies in contractor payment submissions.
• Maintain records of payment assessments and related correspondence.
• Support the processing of interim and final payments.

Variation Orders and Dayworks

• Review and manage commercial activities associated with Variation Orders.
• Assess the cost implications of construction changes and variations.
• Prepare variation documentation and supporting quantity calculations.
• Review contractor submissions relating to varied works.
• Prepare and verify daywork records and associated valuations.
• Coordinate variation assessments with relevant project personnel.
• Maintain records of approved and outstanding variations.
• Monitor the effects of variations on project costs and contract valuations.

Claims Review and Settlement

• Review contractor claims and supporting commercial documentation.
• Assess claims against relevant contractual provisions and project records.
• Prepare appropriate claims review submissions.
• Support negotiations concerning contractor claims and commercial settlements.
• Review and prepare claim settlement documentation.
• Coordinate with project management personnel on disputed quantities and valuations.
• Maintain records of claims assessments and related correspondence.
• Provide commercial input to support the resolution of contractual matters.

Measurement and Quantity Verification

• Check and record measurements of construction works completed on site.
• Verify quantities against relevant drawings, specifications, and contractual measurement requirements.
• Carry out remeasurement of works when necessary.
• Review contractor quantity calculations and supporting records.Identify discrepancies requiring further verification.
• Maintain accurate measurement records for valuation and payment purposes.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel to clarify measurement-related issues.

Project Controls and Financial Reporting

• Monitor project cash flows and expenditure records.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly project reports.
• Review project cost information and identify significant changes.
• Maintain updated commercial and financial records.
• Monitor the estimated final cost of contracts.
• Provide cost and valuation information to support project management decisions.
• Coordinate commercial reporting with relevant project controls personnel.
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting throughout project execution.

Asset Records and Resource Review

• Maintain up-to-date asset control records associated with assigned projects.
• Review relevant contractor resource allocation information.
• Advise project personnel on contractor resource allocation matters.
• Coordinate commercial information with project teams as required.
• Maintain supporting records for project cost and resource assessments.

Team Coordination and Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate and monitor activities of assigned team members.
• Communicate commercial and contractual requirements to relevant personnel.
• Liaise with contractors regarding payment applications, variations, claims, and valuations.
• Coordinate with project management teams on cost-related matters.
• Prepare clear commercial correspondence and financial reports.
• Support timely resolution of quantity surveying and contract administration issues.
• Maintain effective professional communication with management, contractors, and project staff.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration involving roads and maintenance works.
• Thorough knowledge of CESMME and FIDIC.
• Demonstrated ability to perform standard cost estimating activities within the engineering and construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contract commercial documents, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience managing post-contract quantity surveying activities.
• Knowledge of interim payments, final payments, contractor valuations, and commercial claims.
• Experience reviewing and preparing Variation Orders.
• Ability to carry out or verify construction remeasurement activities.
• Familiarity with typical project controls software.
• Familiarity with Document and Materials Control Systems (DMCS).
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Professional experience in the United Arab Emirates or wider GCC region.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically with management and project staff.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Construction cost estimation.
• Roads and infrastructure quantity surveying.
• Landscaping project cost management.
• Post-contract quantity surveying.
• Construction contract administration.
• CESMME measurement principles.
• FIDIC contract conditions.
• Project budgeting and expenditure monitoring.
• Interim and final payment assessments.
• Contractor invoice verification.
• KPI-related payment review.
• Construction quantity measurement and remeasurement.
• Variation Orders and daywork valuations.
• Contractor claims review and settlement.
• Commercial and contractual correspondence.
• Construction contract document interpretation.
• Project cash flow monitoring.
• Final contract cost estimation.
• Monthly financial reporting.
• Asset control records.
• Contractor resource allocation review.
• Project controls software.
• Document and Materials Control Systems.
• AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Commercial team coordination.
• Contractor and stakeholder communication.

Working at Parsons

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will contribute to the commercial and contractual management of roads, infrastructure, and landscaping projects in Abu Dhabi. The position involves working with project teams and contractors to monitor construction costs, verify completed works, review payment applications, and manage commercial matters arising during project execution. You will apply your quantity surveying expertise to support accurate valuations, effective budget monitoring, contractual compliance, and reliable financial reporting.

Parsons emphasizes technical excellence, professional collaboration, employee wellbeing, and opportunities for professional development.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technical consulting, design, and project services across infrastructure and development sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support project planning, engineering coordination, construction supervision, and project delivery.

The company promotes technical expertise, innovation, effective project management, and collaborative working practices.

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.