Senior Quantity Surveyor

KF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property developer in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for cost management and commercial control across major construction projects. This role requires at least 15 years of experience, with 10 years in the UAE, a strong background in contractor organizations, and a deep understanding of FIDIC contracts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment while managing multiple projects effectively, contributing to the growth of an agile contracting business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exposure to complex projects

Qualifications

• 15 years total experience including 10 years in the UAE.
• Strong background with main contractor organizations.
• Deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end commercial control and cost reporting.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Review payment certifications and validate progress.

Skills

Cost control

Analytical skills

Contractual compliance

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering

Tools

Excel

QS software

Job description

Senior quantity surveyor

Abu Dhabi UAE

2 roles available: head office and Al Jurf project

Building the next chapter of luxury development

Youllbe working for the start‑up contracting arm of a respected luxury villa and beachfront property developer in Abu Dhabi. The business combines the agility of a young organization with strong governance financial discipline and a robust project pipeline across high‑end residential developments.

As delivery operations scale the organization is strengthening its commercial and cost control capability. This is a critical hire at a defining stage of growth offering real influence on how complex projects are delivered from a commercial perspective.

About the role

This is a senior‑level Quantity Surveyor role with end‑to‑end responsibility for cost management commercial control and contractual compliance across major construction projects in the UAE. The position is hands‑on and delivery‑focused requiring maturity sound judgement and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced high‑accountability environment.

Two positions are available:

• Head office‑based with a stronger focus on contractual matters claims certifications and commercial correspondence
• Project‑based (Al Jurf) with deeper site involvement execution oversight and day‑to‑day commercial control

What you will own from day one

From day one you will own the commercial health of your assigned projects with a clear focus on accuracy control and risk management to support timely project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• End‑to‑end commercial control cost reporting and client payment certifications
• Managing variations claims EOT notifications and prolongation cost calculations
• Leading contractual and commercial correspondence with internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing QS team outputs depending on project scope and size

Your day‑to‑day reality

Your day typically starts with reviewing payment certifications quantities and critical deadlines across active projects. You will prioritize urgent valuations claims or correspondence working closely with project managers and site teams to validate progress and manage commercial risks. Depending on the role your time will be split between site visits and office‑based reviews with a strong focus on accuracy responsiveness and keeping multiple projects commercially on track.

What you bring

This role is suited to a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating at pace and taking ownership in a growing organization.

Key requirements

• Bachelors degree in quantity surveying or civil engineering
• Minimum 15 years total experience including 10 years in the UAE (Saudi experience can be considered in combination) with at least 57 years in a senior quantity surveyor role
• Strong background with main contractor organizations
• Deep working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and claims management
• Fluent (C1/C2) in English

You bring a proventrack recordin cost control client certifications variations and commercial correspondence supported by strong analytical skills and advanced use of Excel and QS software. Prior site‑based construction experience is essential along with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience within building construction villas and high‑rise developments is strongly preferred. Backgrounds with tier‑one contractors such as CCC ACC ALECInnovo UNEC BESIX or equivalent are highly regarded. Professional certifications such as MRICS and experience with cost management systems are considered advantages.

The environment you are joining

You will be joining a high‑growth high‑accountability contracting environment. This is not a highly layered corporate setting; decision‑making is direct timelines are tight and expectations are clear. Comfort with ambiguity competing priorities and senior ownership is essential.

Behaviors that matter here

Success in this role requires a high level of personal ownership discipline and reliability. You will be operating in a fast‑paced environment with evolving processes so comfort with ambiguity and the ability to stay focused under pressure are essential. The ideal candidate works well within a team demonstrates strong organizational sensitivity and balances commercial rigor with constructive stakeholder relationships. Clear communication structured thinking and the maturity to collaborate effectively are critical in a luxury developer‑backed start‑up setting where deadlines and accountability matter.

What's in it for you

This is an opportunity to join a growing luxury contracting business at a pivotal stage offering senior‑level responsibility exposure to complex projects and the chance to shape commercial practices as the organization scales. A competitive salary is offered aligned with the responsibilities and experiencerequired.

If you are looking for a role where your commercialexpertisegenuinely influences project outcomes and where you can contribute to building something meaningful from the ground up we would like to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC