Quantity Surveyor - Site Commercial Control

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Quantity Surveyor - Site Commercial Control to verify infrastructure works, manage measurements, payments, and cost reporting on major projects.

You will prepare take-offs, assess variations, and support final accounts while maintaining documentation and adherence to contract conditions and local procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration.
• Practical exposure to roads, structures, utilities, or major infrastructure works.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, payment certification, and variation procedures.
• Familiarity with POMI, CESMM, and recognized infrastructure measurement standards.
• Understanding of RTA, Dubai Municipality, and DEWA commercial procedures is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract conditions.
• Experience preparing quantity take-offs, rate analyses, payment assessments, and cost reports.
• Working knowledge of claims records, contractual notices, time bars, and final accounts.
• Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and commercial judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard document management applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurements of completed work with the contractor's quantity surveying team.
• Verify quantities included in monthly Interim Payment Applications against approved drawings, bills of quantities, inspection records, and site progress.
• Apply POMI, CESMM, or another approved method of measurement consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries, and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, structures, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure items.
• Confirm with engineers and inspectors that measured work has achieved the required quality status.
• Assist in reviewing variation submissions, site instructions, and engineer's instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate build-ups for changed or additional work.
• Review proposed rates using contract prices, quotations, labor inputs, materials, equipment, and relevant market information.
• Maintain the Variation Register and ensure each change is supported by complete documentation.
• Liaise with the contractor's quantity surveyor to resolve measurement and pricing queries.
• Support the review of contractor claims for additional payment and Extension of Time.
• Compile contemporaneous records, site diaries, correspondence, instructions, and progress information for claims assessment.
• Prepare draft commercial analyses and responses for review by the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ utilization, provisional sums, prime cost items, contingencies, and dayworks.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and Anticipated Final Cost reports.
• Highlight potential cost overruns, exhausted BOQ items, unsupported expenditure, and emerging commercial risks.
• Maintain orderly records of contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, approvals, and payment documentation.
• Track contractual notices, time bars, submission dates, and response deadlines.
• Verify that contractor insurance policies, performance bonds, guarantees, and other securities remain valid.
• Review commercial elements of subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Cross-check nominated subcontractor payments included in contractor payment applications.
• Conduct regular site visits to measure and record work in progress.
• Maintain measurement books, site instruction registers, daywork records, payment logs, and commercial trackers.
• Coordinate with site engineers, inspectors, planners, and design teams to validate quantities and scope.
• Attend measurement meetings, commercial reviews, and project coordination sessions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial updates for inclusion in Resident Engineer reports.
• Support preparation of the Final Account, including variations, claims, adjustments, and quantity reconciliation.
• Compile measurement schedules, valuation records, and supporting documentation for the Final Statement.
• Assist with retention release and commercial matters during the Defects Liability Period.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Site measurement

Infrastructure cost

Interim payments

Payment certificates

Bills of quantities

POMI

CESMM

Take-offs

Rate build-ups

Variation assessment

Claims support

Final accounts

Cash flow

Cost reporting

BOQ utilization

Roads measurement

Structures measurement

Utilities measurement

RTA procedures

Dubai Municipality procedures

DEWA procedures

Contract administration

Contractual notices

Measurement books

Retention release

Final Statement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Document management apps

Take-off software

Estimating software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Site Commercial Control

Role: Quantity Surveyor - Site Commercial Control. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Civil Engineering. Function: Cost Estimating. Experience: Relevant quantity surveying experience. Job Type: Full-time.

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - Site Commercial Control in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering hiring opportunity focused on measurement, payment certification, variations, claims support, cost reporting, and contract administration. Parsons Corporation is seeking a site-based commercial professional to verify infrastructure works, maintain accurate financial records, and support compliance with contract conditions, project specifications, and Dubai authority procedures.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates. City: Dubai. Industry: Civil Engineering. Function: Cost Estimating. Salary: 12,000-18,000 (estimated). Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any. Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out joint measurements of completed work with the contractor's quantity surveying team.
• Verify quantities included in monthly Interim Payment Applications against approved drawings, bills of quantities, inspection records, and site progress.
• Apply POMI, CESMM, or another approved method of measurement consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries, and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, structures, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure items.
• Confirm with engineers and inspectors that measured work has achieved the required quality status.
• Assist in reviewing variation submissions, site instructions, and engineer's instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate build-ups for changed or additional work.
• Review proposed rates using contract prices, quotations, labor inputs, materials, equipment, and relevant market information.
• Maintain the Variation Register and ensure each change is supported by complete documentation.
• Liaise with the contractor's quantity surveyor to resolve measurement and pricing queries.
• Support the review of contractor claims for additional payment and Extension of Time.
• Compile contemporaneous records, site diaries, correspondence, instructions, and progress information for claims assessment.
• Prepare draft commercial analyses and responses for review by the Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ utilization, provisional sums, prime cost items, contingencies, and dayworks.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and Anticipated Final Cost reports.
• Highlight potential cost overruns, exhausted BOQ items, unsupported expenditure, and emerging commercial risks.
• Maintain orderly records of contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, approvals, and payment documentation.
• Track contractual notices, time bars, submission dates, and response deadlines.
• Verify that contractor insurance policies, performance bonds, guarantees, and other securities remain valid.
• Review commercial elements of subcontractor and supplier submissions when required.
• Cross-check nominated subcontractor payments included in contractor payment applications.
• Conduct regular site visits to measure and record work in progress.
• Maintain measurement books, site instruction registers, daywork records, payment logs, and commercial trackers.
• Coordinate with site engineers, inspectors, planners, and design teams to validate quantities and scope.
• Attend measurement meetings, commercial reviews, and project coordination sessions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial updates for inclusion in Resident Engineer reports.
• Support preparation of the Final Account, including variations, claims, adjustments, and quantity reconciliation.
• Compile measurement schedules, valuation records, and supporting documentation for the Final Statement.
• Assist with retention release and commercial matters during the Defects Liability Period.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quantity surveying and contract administration.
• Practical exposure to roads, structures, utilities, drainage, or major infrastructure works.
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, payment certification, and variation procedures.
• Familiarity with POMI, CESMM, and recognized infrastructure measurement standards.
• Understanding of RTA, Dubai Municipality, and DEWA commercial procedures is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and contract conditions.
• Experience preparing quantity take-offs, rate analyses, payment assessments, and cost reports.
• Working knowledge of claims records, contractual notices, time bars, and final accounts.
• Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and commercial judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard document management applications.
• Familiarity with quantity surveying, estimating, or take-off software is beneficial.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, engineers, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Organized approach to handling multiple commercial tasks and deadlines.

Skills Set

• Quantity surveying
• Site measurement
• Infrastructure cost control
• Interim Payment Applications
• Interim Payment Certificates
• Bills of quantities
• POMI
• CESMM
• Quantity take-offs
• Rate build-ups
• Variation assessment
• Claims support
• Extension of Time
• Cost reporting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Anticipated Final Cost
• BOQ utilization
• Provisional sums
• Prime cost items
• Dayworks
• Contract administration
• Contractual notices
• Measurement books
• Final account support
• Retention release
• Roads measurement
• Structures measurement
• Utilities measurement
• RTA procedures
• Dubai Municipality procedures
• DEWA procedures

Why Join Us

This role provides practical involvement in the commercial administration of major infrastructure projects in Dubai. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work alongside experienced engineering and commercial teams while developing broader capability in measurement, payment certification, cost reporting, claims support, and final account preparation. The position offers stable project exposure, increasing commercial responsibility, and a clear pathway toward senior quantity surveying and contract management roles within the Civil Engineering sector.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, programme management, construction supervision, and commercial services for major transportation, utilities, infrastructure, and urban development projects. Its multidisciplinary teams support clients through accurate measurement, disciplined contract administration, effective cost control, and coordinated project delivery.