Senior Quantity Surveyor

KN International Architects and Engineers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Head Office team. You will lead pre-contract cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tender documentation for major UAE infrastructure projects, ensuring commercial viability and client alignment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with design reviews, cost planning, risk assessment, and robust MS Excel skills, with a track record of working across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in UAE infrastructure projects, including pre-contract work.
• Strong experience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and tendering.
• Good understanding of drawings, specifications, contracts, and commercial requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and estimation tools CostX or PlanSwift.
• Experience using Primavera P6 is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings, specs, and contract documents to understand project requirements and scope.
• Prepare and check quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, and other project costs.
• Document the basis of estimates, including pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and cost comparisons.
• Break down project scope into work packages to support accurate cost estimation.
• Prepare tender documents, scope sheets, and RFQs from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review quotations and compare costs with historical data and similar projects.
• Identify potential commercial and contractual risks and assess their impact on costs.
• Maintain and update cost databases using historical data and market prices.
• Coordinate with engineers, estimators, and team members to prepare accurate estimates.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Numerical skills

Reporting skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CostX

PlanSwift

MS Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC | Full time

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/28/2026

Location: KN International Head Office, Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SeniorQuantity Surveyor to join our Head Office team in Abu Dhabi . The idealcandidate will have extensive pre-contract experience in the infrastructuresector, with strong expertise in cost estimation, quantity take-offs, BOQpreparation, tender documentation, and commercial risk assessment. The roleinvolves developing accurate cost estimates and supporting effective costplanning to ensure projects remain commercially viable and aligned with clientrequirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewdesign drawings, specifications, and contract documents to understandproject requirements and scope of work.
• Prepareand check quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for accuracyand completeness.
• Preparedetailed cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, and otherproject costs.
• Documentthe basis of estimates, including pricing, assumptions, exclusions, andcost comparisons.
• Breakdown project scope into work packages to support accurate cost estimation.
• Preparetender documents, scope sheets, and requests for quotations from suppliersand subcontractors.
• Reviewquotations and compare costs with historical data and similar projects.
• Identifypotential commercial and contractual risks and assess their possibleimpact on project costs.
• Maintainand update cost databases using historical project information and marketprices.
• Coordinatewith engineers, estimators, and other team members to prepare accurateestimates that meet client requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management,or a related field.
• 8-12years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years working ongovernment or major UAE infrastructure projects.
• Strongexperience in pre-contract quantity surveying, cost estimation, BOQpreparation, and tendering.
• Goodunderstanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, andcommercial requirements.
• Proficiencyin MS Excel and measurement software such as CostX or PlanSwift.
• Experienceusing estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Familiaritywith project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 is an advantage.
• Stronganalytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Goodwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Abilityto work effectively with different teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experiencein large-scale infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

At KN International, we are committed to delivering excellence in infrastructure solutions. Our team works on impactful projects that drive innovation and progress. We offer competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.