Senior Quantity Surveyor

Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited); Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UAE Civil & Infrastructure Contractor in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects. You will oversee cost control, CVR reporting, valuations, variations, claims and subcontractor commercial management.

You will work closely with project teams to monitor financial performance, ensure contractual compliance and resolve commercial issues across project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• UAE construction experience is essential.
• Experience on civil and infrastructure projects (roads, highways, bridges, etc.).
• Established senior-level commercial responsibilities while holding a Quantity Surveyor title.
• Hands-on experience preparing CVR reports, cost monitoring and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and subcontractor management; FIDIC familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• CVR & Cost Control: Prepare CVR reports, monitor costs against budgets, forecast final costs and margins.
• Measurement & Valuations: Review drawings and Bills of Quantities, take-offs for payments and final accounts.
• Payment Applications: Prepare interim payment applications and documentation with clients and consultants.
• Variations & Claims: Identify, price and negotiate variations and contractual claims with records.
• Subcontractor Commercial Management: Evaluate quotations and negotiate final accounts.
• Contract Administration & Negotiations: Administer main contracts and subcontracts, monitor obligations.
• Team Support & Development: Guide and mentor Quantity Surveyors and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

CVR reports

Contract admin

Variations & claims

Budgeting & cost control

Subcontractor management

FIDIC familiarity

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or diploma

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Infrastructure

Location: Dubai, UAE (Candidates based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi considered)

Company: Leading UAE Civil & Infrastructure Contractor

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: AED 15,000–21,000 monthly package (depending on experience)

Availability: Short Notice Preferred / All Notice Periods Considered

About the Company: Our client is a leading UAE Civil & Infrastructure Contractor with an established track record of delivering major engineering and infrastructure projects across the region. They are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Dubai, supporting the delivery of large-scale civil and infrastructure works.

Position Overview: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage the commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, airport runways, bridges, tunnels and associated works. Responsibilities will include cost control, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR), valuations, variations, claims and subcontractor commercial management. Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams, you will monitor financial performance, manage contractual obligations and support the resolution of commercial issues throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• CVR & Cost Control: Prepare and manage CVR reports, monitoring actual and committed costs against budgets, forecasting final costs and margins, and identifying potential cost overruns with appropriate corrective actions.
• Measurement & Valuations: Review drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities, undertaking and checking measurements and quantity take-offs for payment applications, variations and final accounts.
• Payment Applications: Prepare interim payment applications and supporting documentation, liaising with clients and consultants to progress assessments and certification.
• Variations & Claims: Identify, prepare, price and negotiate variations and contractual claims, maintaining supporting records and ensuring contractual notices are submitted within the required timescales.
• Subcontractor Commercial Management: Evaluate quotations, assess subcontractor payment applications and variations, and negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Contract Administration & Negotiations: Administer main contracts and subcontracts, monitor contractual obligations and resolve commercial issues through negotiations with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Team Support & Development: Provide guidance and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors, reviewing work for accuracy and supporting consistent commercial reporting and administration.

Requirements & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commercial Management, Construction Management or another relevant construction discipline.
• UAE construction experience is essential.
• Proven experience on civil and infrastructure projects, such as roads, highways, airport runways, bridges, tunnels or associated works.
• Established Senior Quantity Surveyor experience, or demonstrable experience performing senior-level commercial responsibilities while holding a Quantity Surveyor title.
• Hands‑on experience preparing and managing CVR reports is essential, including monitoring actual and committed costs, forecasting final costs and analysing margins.
• Proven experience managing variations, contractual claims and commercial negotiations.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and subcontractor commercial management; familiarity with FIDIC contract forms is advantageous.
• Ability to manage commercial responsibilities independently and work effectively with project, engineering and commercial teams.