Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a prestigious high-rise building project.

The role focuses on commercial management, cost control, contract administration, and subcontractor coordination on site. The successful candidate will oversee BOQ preparation, cost estimation, variation assessments, and claims management, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional coordination with the PM, planning team,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant construction experience, including UAE experience.
• Proven experience with a Main Contractor on major building projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-rise developments and Dubai developers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities for high-rise building projects.
• Prepare, review, and verify BOQ, quantity take-offs, cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, cost forecasts, and budget performance.
• Prepare interim payments and final accounts; manage subcontractor tendering and procurement evaluation.
• Evaluate variations, change orders, and contractual claims; maintain variation logs and cost reports.

Skills

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Quantity surveying software

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Subcontractor management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (Sr. QS)

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Sr. QS)

Project: High-Rise Building Construction Project

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Building Construction – Main Contractor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor (Sr. QS) to join our team for a prestigious High-Rise Building Project in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial management, cost control, contract administration, subcontractor management, variation evaluation, and claims management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities for high-rise building construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, cost forecasts, and budget performance.
• Prepare and evaluate interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor tendering, procurement evaluation, negotiations, and subcontract administration.
• Evaluate variations, change orders, additional works, and contractual claims.
• Prepare and maintain variation logs, cost reports, and commercial progress reports.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, variations, and final settlements.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Planning Team, Consultants, and Client representatives.
• Support extension of time (EOT), prolongation cost, and other contractual claims with the project team.Ensure compliance with contract conditions, project specifications, and commercial procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant construction experience, including substantial experience in the UAE.
• Minimum 7–10 years of UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Proven experience working with a Main Contractor on major building construction projects.
• Strong experience in high-rise residential, commercial, hotel, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience in projects involving DIFC, WASL, EMAAR, or other major Dubai developers will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, variation management, and construction claims.
• Excellent skills in quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and relevant quantity surveying software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and commercial reporting skills.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE will be preferred.

Preferred Experience

• High-rise building projects of 40+ floors.
• Large-scale projects with major UAE Main Contractors.
• Experience in both pre-contract and post-contract QS activities.
• Proven track record in variation and claims management.
• Experience in project close-out and final account settlement.
• Previous experience coordinating with major developers and international consultants.