Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building Experience

Al Marwan Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Marwan Group is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for large-scale construction projects in the UAE, including high-rise and deep excavation works. You will drive contract administration, cost control, variations, and final accounts while collaborating with PMs, designers, and subcontractors.

Applicants should have 10+ years of UAE experience, MRICS status preferred, and strong skills in FIDIC contracts, Excel, and BIM-based quantity extraction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of continuous commercial management experience on UAE high-rise and deep excavation projects.
• MRICS / Chartered Quantity Surveyor status preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Red/Yellow Book).
• Excellent understanding of UAE market rates and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, negotiate, and certify interim payment applications and payment certificates.
• Manage variations, change orders, pricing, and commercial recovery.
• Produce CVRs, cash-flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Lead subcontract procurement, tendering, and contract finalization.
• Support EOT and prolongation cost claims substantiation.
• Oversee final accounts, project profitability, and commercial risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Dispute resolution

Commercial management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BIM-based quantity extraction

Cost management software

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in commercial management of large-scale construction projects, particularly high-rise and deep excavation projects in the UAE. The role will be responsible for contract administration, cost control, subcontract management, variations, claims, and final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, negotiate, and certify Interim Payment Applications and payment certificates.
• Manage variations and change orders, including pricing, submission, negotiation, and commercial recovery.
• Prepare detailed Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), cash-flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Manage the subcontract procurement and administration process, including tendering, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and design requirements.
• Support the preparation and substantiation of Extension of Time (EOT) and prolongation cost claims.
• Manage commercial aspects of claims and disputes, including negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead the compilation, negotiation, and agreement of Final Accounts.
• Monitor project profitability, commercial risks, contractual obligations, and cost performance.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Consultants, Design Teams, and subcontractors on commercial matters.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of continuous commercial management experience, preferably on high-rise and deep excavation projects in the UAE.
• MRICS / Chartered Quantity Surveyor status is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, particularly Red Book and Yellow Book.
• Excellent understanding of UAE construction market rates, material pricing, and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong experience in estimating and cost management software, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with BIM-based quantity extraction is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, commercial, and dispute-resolution skills.
• Good knowledge of UAE contractual and commercial practices.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.