Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Utilities

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for roads and utilities. The role focuses on measurement, valuation, payment certification, cost control, variations, claims support, and contract administration on infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in quantity surveying, strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7, and UAE procedures. The position is full-time, site-based, with extensive coordination across engineers, inspectors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of postgraduate quantity surveying experience.
• At least 7 years on roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, or similar projects.
• Minimum 4 years in UAE/GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7 and measurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete joint measurements of executed works with the contractor's QS team.
• Verify quantities in Interim Payment Applications against drawings and BOQ.
• Apply POMI, CESMM, SMM7, or project method of measurement consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries, and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, bridges, tunnels, drainage, utilities, and related works.
• Coordinate with site engineers to ensure measurement quality meets requirements.
• Assist with the commercial evaluation of variations and instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate build-ups.
• Compare proposed rates with contract prices and market data.
• Maintain the Variation Register and supporting records.
• Coordinate with contractor QS to resolve pricing queries.
• Assist in reviewing contractor claims for additional payment and EOT.
• Compile site diaries, correspondence, and records for claims assessment.
• Prepare commercial analyses for review by Senior QS.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ, provisional sums, and contingencies.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and AFCs.
• Highlight BOQ exhaustion, cost overruns, and cost exposure.
• Track contractual notices, time bars, and deadlines.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Roads and utilities measurement

Infrastructure cost control

Contract administration

Interim payment applications

Interim payment certificates

Bills of quantities

POMI

CESMM

SMM7

Quantity take-offs

Rate build-ups

Variation assessment

Claims support

Extension of Time

Cost reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Anticipated Final Cost

BOQ monitoring

Provisional sums

Prime cost items

Dayworks valuation

Final accounts

Retention release

CCS Candy

CostX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

RTA procedures

Dubai Municipality procedures

DEWA procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering background

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Utilities

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Cost Estimating

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Utilities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on measurement, valuation, payment certification, cost control, variation assessment, claims support, and contract administration. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced site‑based quantity surveying professional to support roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and related infrastructure works in accordance with project contracts and Dubai authority requirements.

Job Details:

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Salary: 15000‑22000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Quantity Surveyor - Roads and Utilities will provide commercial and contractual assistance to the site supervision team throughout project delivery. The role is responsible for confirming executed quantities, reviewing contractor payment applications, maintaining cost records, and supporting the assessment of variations and claims. The position will help protect the project's financial position by maintaining accurate measurement records, monitoring contractual deadlines, and identifying potential cost exposure before it affects approved budgets. Regular coordination with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, contractor representatives, engineers, inspectors, planners, and design teams is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete joint measurements of executed works with the contractor's quantity surveying team.
• Verify quantities included in monthly Interim Payment Applications against approved drawings, bills of quantities, site records, and inspection status.
• Apply POMI, CESMM, SMM7, or the approved project method of measurement consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries, and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, bridges, tunnels, drainage, utilities, structures, and associated infrastructure works.
• Confirm with site engineers and inspectors that measured activities meet approved quality requirements.
• Assist with the commercial evaluation of variation submissions, site instructions, and engineer's instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take‑offs, cost estimates, and rate build‑ups for changed or additional work.
• Compare proposed rates with contract prices, quotations, market data, labor inputs, materials, and equipment costs.
• Maintain the Variation Register and ensure supporting records remain complete and traceable.
• Coordinate with the contractor's quantity surveyor to resolve disputed measurements and pricing queries.
• Assist in reviewing contractor claims for additional payment and Extension of Time.
• Compile site diaries, correspondence, instructions, progress records, and contemporaneous evidence for claims assessment.
• Prepare draft analyses and commercial responses for review by the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ utilization, provisional sums, prime cost items, contingencies, and dayworks.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and Anticipated Final Cost reports.
• Highlight BOQ exhaustion, cost overruns, unsupported expenditure, and emerging commercial risks.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual notices, approvals, instructions, correspondence, and decisions.
• Track notice requirements, time bars, submission dates, and other contractual deadlines.
• Verify that contractor insurance policies, performance bonds, guarantees, and related securities remain valid.
• Review the commercial content of subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Cross‑check nominated subcontractor payments included in contractor payment applications.
• Maintain measurement books, daywork sheets, site instruction logs, payment records, and commercial registers.
• Support preparation of the Final Account, including variations, claims, adjustments, and quantity reconciliation.
• Compile measurement schedules and supporting documentation for the Final Statement.
• Assist with retention release and commercial matters during the Defects Liability Period.
• Report day‑to‑day commercial activities and unresolved issues to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Attend site measurement meetings, commercial reviews, and project coordination sessions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial inputs for Resident Engineer reports.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of postgraduate quantity surveying and contract administration experience.
• At least 7 years of experience on roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, or other infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in the UAE or GCC region.
• Strong working knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7, and accepted measurement principles.
• Familiarity with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and DEWA commercial procedures.
• Understanding of current construction rates and commercial conditions in Dubai.
• Proven experience reviewing Interim Payment Applications and preparing payment certificates.
• Strong ability to produce quantity take‑offs, rate analyses, cost reports, and commercial assessments.
• Practical understanding of variations, claims, contract notices, time bars, final accounts, and retention.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contract conditions, bills of quantities, and site records.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of CCS Candy, CostX, and AutoCAD for measurement and quantity take‑offs.
• Good technical report writing and commercial documentation skills.
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when dealing with clients, contractors, and site teams.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying
• Roads and utilities measurement
• Infrastructure cost control
• Contract administration
• Interim payment applications
• Interim payment certificates
• Bills of quantities
• POMI
• CESMM
• SMM7
• Quantity take‑offs
• Rate build‑ups
• Variation assessment
• Claims support
• Extension of Time
• Cost reporting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Anticipated Final Cost
• BOQ monitoring
• Provisional sums
• Prime cost items
• Dayworks valuation
• Measurement books
• Final accounts
• Retention release
• CCS Candy
• CostX
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• RTA procedures
• Dubai Municipality procedures
• DEWA procedures

Why Join Us

This role offers direct involvement in the commercial management of major infrastructure projects across Dubai. The Quantity Surveyor will work with experienced project professionals and gain broad exposure to measurement, payment certification, variations, claims, cost reporting, and final account activities. The position provides long‑term project experience, strong demand within the infrastructure market, and a clear route toward senior quantity surveying and commercial management responsibilities. It is suitable for a methodical professional who values accurate records, contractual discipline, and measurable project outcomes.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, programme management, and commercial services for major infrastructure, transport, utility, and urban development projects. Its teams support complex programmes through technical expertise, disciplined contract administration, cost management, and coordinated project delivery.