Senior Project Surveyor Senior Quantity Surveyor

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 432,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead key cost management activities on a major Abu Dhabi project. The post involves site-based delivery, collaboration with design and client teams, and autonomous work within a large project delivery team.

The role requires a QS or Engineering degree with 10+ years of experience, English fluency, and MRICS desirable. The position is contract-based with travel within Abu Dhabi and a 48‑hour working week pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent.
• MRICS Desirable.
• High level of literacy skills in English.
• Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques budget management and change control.
• Ability to present confidently.
• Ability to act with discretion and safeguarding confidentiality of project data.
• Computer Literate with specific experience in Cost Management software programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based post contract cost management activities.
• Prepare and review financial updates and monthly cost reports.
• Value progress payments and change requests.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and final accounts settlements.
• Review scopes of work, production rates and cost data.
• Provide earned value reports and cash-flow updates.
• Collaborate with design and client teams and a Contract Administrator group.
• Support the office/line manager when needed.

Skills

English literacy

Industry best practices

Lead commercial team

Cost management

Budget management

Change control

Presentation skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Cost management software

Education

QS or Engineering degree

MRICS (Desirable)

Tools

Cost Management software

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead key elements of the site-based post contract delivery of our cost management activities with a major Abu Dhabi client. They will be expected to work well as part of a project delivery team and autonomously and know when to reach back to the office / line manager for additional support.

Job Duties

• To achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts reinforcing the profile of the firm.
• Ability to integrate with key members of the design team and Client team.
• Assist in evaluating claims.
• Preparation of financial updates and monthly cost reports.
• Assesses and value progress payments and change requests.
• Review and compare scopes of work production rates and cost data.
• Preparation of earned value reports.
• Prepare review and update cash-flows.
• Estimate variation orders for Contractors/Subcontractors.
• Evaluate and negotiates variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator Design and Construction Teams.
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements.

Qualification

• Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent
• MRICS Desirable

Specific Skills Required

• High level of literacy skills in English.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices
• To lead our commercial team on a major leisure and entertainment project
• Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques budget management and change control
• Ability to present confidently
• Ability to act with discretion and safeguarding confidentiality of project data.
• Computer Literate with specific experience in Cost Management software programs

Person Specification(Personality Attributes)

• A dynamic forward-thinking person with the skills to self-manage and manage others
• Presentable and personable this individual will be a team player and comfortable with working in a large team and dynamic environment.
• Build successful working relationships with internal departments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities for the timely completion of work.
• High level of professionalism initiative and creativity.
• Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years experience with large scale projects.
• Experience in working in a consultancy practice is preferable.
• Communication and formal English language skills are considered essential.
• 48hrs 5 day working week
• Occasional travel within Abu Dhabi maybe required so driving license and car is required

Additional Information :

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work optionswell-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract