Senior Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead (Abu Dhabi)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual aspects of major building projects.

You will manage cost control, claims, variations, procurement, and project financials across the full lifecycle. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will prepare BOQs, tender documents, administer contracts, negotiate interim payments and final accounts, monitor budgets, and provide guidance to project teams while liaising with clients and authorities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years in quantity surveying with commercial and contract management.
• At least 5 years in UAE.
• Experience delivering commercial services on large-scale building projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities on building projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQs, tender documentation, and contract documents.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variations, claims, extension of time submissions, and additional cost claims.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers, Resident Engineers, and project teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and final account settlements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence, commercial documentation, and project financial data.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and relevant authorities on commercial and contractual matters.
• Participate in project meetings, progress reviews, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and management updates.

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Contract administration

Cost control

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

MS Office

QS software

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual aspects of major building projects.

You will manage cost control, claims, variations, procurement, and project financials across the full lifecycle. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will prepare BOQs, tender documents, administer contracts, negotiate interim payments and final accounts, monitor budgets, and provide guidance to project teams while liaising with clients and authorities to