Senior Quantity Surveyor

Al Naboodah Construction Group LLC (ANCG); Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Naboodah Construction Group LLC (ANCG) in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management, cost control and valuations on assigned projects. You will manage subcontracts, variations and final accounts while ensuring contractual compliance.

The role requires 10+ years' experience, strong contract knowledge, and proven leadership. Airport/roads experience is valued; you will liaise with clients and prepare final accounts.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in quantity surveying and commercial activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects and QA/QC awareness.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities and manage valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Administer subcontracts and supplier agreements, ensure contractual compliance.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, and risk, prepare cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Coordinate with client/consultants and internal teams on commercial issues.
• Support project QS staff and provide guidance to meet deadlines.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Construction Management

Contract Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Construction related degree

Job description

ANCG are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage and administer the commercial and contractual activities for assigned project s or work packages ensuring accurate valuation cost control subcontract administration change management and commercial reporting Coordinate and support assigned commercial staff contribute to project profitability and cash performance and identify manage and escape commercial and contractual risks in accordance with the Contract and Company procedures

Undertake or review measurements and take-offs from current drawings Bills of Quantity and specifications in accordance with the applicable method of measurement Review measurement records and outputs prepared by assigned commercial staff ensuring accuracy and appropriate supporting records for valuations variations claims and final measurement

Liaise with Client Consultant commercial staff and maintain oversight of variations dayworks payments final measurements additional works and claims Identify significant issues and recommend appropriate actions to senior commercial staff

Prepare review and administer Client payment applications variations final measurements and assigned final account matters ensuring accurate and properly substantiated submissions within contractual timescales Monitor certification and payment and pursue outstanding matters with the Client Consultant

Manage and review the commercial administration of assigned Subcontracts and Supply Agreements including commercial evaluations liabilities payments variations claims and final account matters ensuring compliance with contractual terms and delegated authority requirements

Prepare and review project cost value reports and forecasts ensuring the accuracy and completeness of valuations costs liabilities accruals provisions variations claims risks and opportunities Analyse movements and variances and provide explanations and recommendations to the Managing Quantity Surveyor or Management Review project costs cost coding and allocations resource allowables material wastage and commercial tracking against approved budgets and allowances

Review stock and inventory records as required identify significant variances and recommend appropriate actions Review Contract requirements and project correspondence and ensure contractual notices interim particulars and other assigned submissions are prepared and submitted within prescribed timeframes and delegated authority coordinating with Planning and other project functions as required

Manage and review the preparation and substantiation of assigned variations and claims ensuring submissions are accurate contractually supported and appropriately evidenced Assess claims against the Company and significant commercial or contractual issues and provide recommendations to the Managing Quantity Surveyor or Management Coordinate with Operations Engineering Planning Procurement Accounts and other relevant functions on commercial and contractual matters Identify significant risks opportunities and issues and provide appropriate recommendations to senior commercial staff Coordinate and support Project Quantity Surveyors Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff within the assigned area of responsibility including allocation and review of work guidance coaching and feedback to achieve required standards and deadlines

In addition to the above responsibilities undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as may be reasonably required by the Line Manager or Management

Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or another relevant construction discipline. Professional membership of a recognized industry body is desirable but not essential. Experience Minimum 10+ years' relevant Quantity Surveying and commercial experience within the construction industry, including significant experience in the commercial administration of construction projects or major work packages.Strong knowledge of construction contracts, Quantity Surveying principles and commercial management practices, with experience in major infrastructure projects. Airport experience preferred, with roads, bridges and drainage projects also highly relevant. Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with sound commercial judgement. Effective communication, stakeholder-management and team leadership skills.