Senior Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Lead for Dubai Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major building projects in Dubai. The role involves contract administration, cost control, valuations, and management of commercial matters throughout the construction lifecycle.

The candidate should have 12–15 years of relevant experience, strong FIDIC knowledge, and a background in building supervision or consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience in building construction supervision or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts.
• Experience with interim valuations, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of measurement standards (POMI, NRM, SMM).
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer the commercial and contractual aspects of construction supervision projects.
• Review contractor payment applications and certifiable quantities.
• Evaluate variation orders, claims and extension of time submissions.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts and commercial assessments.
• Monitor project budgets and identify potential cost risks.
• Review Bills of Quantities and contract documents.
• Support procurement evaluations and tender reviews where required.
• Conduct measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Participate in progress and commercial meetings with clients and contractors.
• Prepare recommendations on contractual and commercial matters.
• Monitor final account negotiations and project close-out activities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

FIDIC contracts

Interim valuations

Variations and final accounts

Measurement standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major building projects in Dubai. The role involves contract administration, cost control, valuations, and management of commercial matters throughout the construction lifecycle.

The candidate should have 12–15 years of relevant experience, strong FIDIC knowledge, and a background in building supervision or consultancy.