Senior Quantity Surveyor

KF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide cost management and commercial support for major projects. Responsibilities include preparing bills of quantities, monitoring costs, and managing variations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Excel and QS software. This role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and cost control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bills of quantities and cost estimates.
• Monitor project costs and prepare monthly valuations.
• Manage variations and claims.
• Liaise with procurement and project teams for cost optimization.
• Maintain accurate cost records and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cost management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Professional certification (MRICS or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

QS software

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a leading contracting organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure the company is recognized for its financial discipline transparency and strong project governance.

Role Overview

The role is to provide cost management and commercial support for projects ensuring accurate valuations cost control and compliance with contractual terms. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bills of quantities and cost estimates.
• Monitor project costs and prepare monthly valuations.
• Manage variations and claims.
• Liaise with procurement and project teams for cost optimization.
• Maintain accurate cost records and reports.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Professional certification (MRICS or equivalent) preferred.
• 10 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and cost control techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and QS software.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates and will refer candidates without regard to race color religion national origin sex age disability veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

Required Experience

Senior IC