Senior Quantity Surveyor

DBB; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

DBB is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support infrastructure, road, and marine projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. You will manage cost and commercial activities across the project lifecycle, promoting accurate budgets and sound contract administration.

You will review drawings, prepare cost plans, monitor costs and cash flow, handle variations and final accounts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with project teams to mitigate commercial risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive senior-level experience on infrastructure, road, and marine projects.
• Experience delivering UAE projects, preferably Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
• Knowledge of cost planning, measurements, bills of quantities, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Familiar with UAE contracts including FIDIC forms.
• Experience with civil infrastructure works such as roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, marine/coastal.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost-management software; strong reporting skills.
• Professional membership such as RICS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, BOQs, and tender docs for infra, roads and marine works.
• Review drawings and specs to identify scope, quantities, risks, and cost impacts.
• Manage contract administration: variations, claims, payments, final accounts.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, forecasts, and provide commercial reports.
• Evaluate sub-contractor quotations; negotiate terms and support procurement.
• Measure and value completed work across civil, earthworks, utilities, pavement, drainage, coastal and marine.
• Assist tender prep, bid analysis, contract negotiations, and client/consultant communications.
• Maintain records of notices, correspondence, valuations, and decisions.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve commercial issues and mitigate risks.
• Mentor junior QS and improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Cost planning

Valuations

Variations & claims

Negotiation

Report writing

Communication & analytics

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Cost-management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support infrastructure, road, and marine projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will manage cost and commercial activities across the project lifecycle, helping ensure accurate budgets, effective contract administration, and sound financial control.

Job Responsibility:

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documentation for infrastructure, road, and marine works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope, quantities, risks, and potential cost impacts.
• Manage the commercial administration of contracts, including variations, claims, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, cash flow, and forecasts, and provide regular commercial reports.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and support procurement decisions.
• Measure and value completed work, including civil, earthworks, utilities, pavement, drainage, coastal, and marine construction activities.
• Support tender preparation, bid analysis, contract negotiations, and client or consultant correspondence.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual notices, correspondence, valuations, and commercial decisions.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve commercial matters.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project procedures, and applicable UAE standards and regulations.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors and contribute to improving commercial processes and reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Quantity Surveyor, including senior-level responsibility on infrastructure, road, and/or marine projects.
• Experience delivering projects in the UAE, preferably in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, measurement, bills of quantities, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Familiarity with construction contracts commonly used in the UAE, including FIDIC forms.
• Experience with civil infrastructure works such as roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, and marine or coastal construction.
• Proficiency in quantity surveying and cost-management software, as well as Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional membership or accreditation, such as RICS, is an advantage.