Senior Civil Quantity Surveyor

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company seeks a seasoned Civil Engineer with 5–7+ years of experience in quantity surveying to manage cost estimation for complex civil projects in Dubai. You will study project documents, analyze data, and coordinate with contractors to ensure technically sound, cost-efficient solutions.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates, risk analyses, and reports for the Project Manager and Finance Operations Manager, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 5–7+ years in civil-focused QS roles.
• UAE experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs for maintenance and construction projects, coordinating with contractors, sub-contractors, and architects to deliver cost-effective plans meeting quality standards.
• Prepare and present forecasts and reports to the Project Manager and Finance Operations Manager.
• Perform risk analysis, gather data, and create reliable estimate reports and bids for clients.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PlanSwift

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Responsibility

Collecting all pertinent documents including property plans technical drawings and project specifications Studying documentation and inspecting the construction site to fully understand what work is required ensuring the Project Manager Finance Operations Manager is kept informed Estimating the costs of maintenance and construction projects working with contractors sub-contractors and architects to provide the most cost-effective plans that meet high-quality standards Performing complex analysis of collected data and metrics conduct risk analysis activities prepare relevant and reliable forecasts ensuring the Project Manager Finance Operations Manager is well informed Analyzing and evaluating offers create and present reports to Project Manager and Finance Operations Manager Building and maintaining long-term relationships with the key vendorsUnderstanding the project program and its requirements determine key variables for cost and other estimatesGathering first‑hand information from sites warehouses or other venues use software for data analysis forecasting and budgeting keeping the Project Manager Finance Operation Manager informed Obtaining and reviewing offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors conduct research to obtain data on labor costs materials production times etc and perform risk analysis Creating and submitting estimate reports or bids to Project Finance Operation manager clients bidding competitions etc Building relationships with key vendors like subcontractors suppliers engineers etc Providing consultation on planning schedules manpower needs etc Preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals blueprints specifications and related documents Identifying labor material and time requirements by studying proposals blueprints specifications and related documents Decide on the most appropriate human and material resources for each project ensuring Project Manager Finance Operations Manager is updated Computing costs by analyzing labor material and time requirements resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Presenting prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information Preparing special reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Researching materials equipment and labor costs collecting quotes from materials suppliers and sub-contractors Obtaining multiple quotes for each of these and then selecting the most suitable offers ensuring Project Manager Finance Operations Manager is informed Assessing the levels of commercial risk on a project and finding out client requirements Helping with bids for new contracts and supporting procurement buying activities Preparing and submitting quotations for workPresenting estimates to clients in a timely and polite manner recommend cost-reduction optionsMaintaining thorough records of all project documentation including estimates sales receipts and project completion documentation

Qualifications & ExperienceEducation:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.Experience: Typically, 5–7+ years in Civil-focused QS roles in construction Fit out Projects.****UAE Experience is Mandatory****

Essential Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in quantity surveying/cost estimation software (PlanSwift) and MS Excel
• Competent in AutoCAD / Revit for interpreting Civil drawings
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and reporting skills