Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building Experience

AL Marwan General Contracting Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

AL Marwan General Contracting Company in the UAE seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in commercial management of large-scale construction projects, particularly high-rise and deep excavation works. The role covers contract administration, cost control, subcontract management, variations, claims and final accounts.

The candidate should have MRICS status (preferred), solid knowledge of FIDIC contracts, UAE market pricing, and experience with estimating and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS/Chartered QS status is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction market rates and pricing.
• Proven experience in estimating and cost management software.
• Experience with BIM-based quantity extraction is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, negotiate, and certify Interim Payment Applications and certificates.
• Manage variations and change orders, including pricing and negotiations.
• Prepare CVRs, cash-flow forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, tendering, and contract finalization.
• Lead value engineering to optimize project costs while maintaining quality.
• Support EOT and prolongation cost claims substantiation.
• Manage claims and disputes with clients, consultants, and subs.
• Lead Final Accounts compilation and agreement.
• Monitor profitability, risks, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and design teams on commercial matters.

Skills

Commercial management

MRICS

FIDIC contracts

Estimating

BIM quantity extraction

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

UAE market pricing

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.