Senior Quantity Surveyor – Dubai: Commercial & Contract Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will review payments, prepare cost reports, monitor budgets, and participate in client and contractor meetings. A strong background in building construction supervision, FIDIC contracts, and interim valuations is essential, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Civil Engineering.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience on building construction supervision or consultancy projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts.
• Experience with interim valuations, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Knowledge of industry measurement standards (POMI, NRM, SMM).
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• 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 accounts negotiations and project close-out activities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

FIDIC contracts

Education

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

Tools

POMI standards

NRM

SMM

Job description

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

You will review payments, prepare cost reports, monitor budgets, and participate in client and contractor meetings. A strong background in building construction supervision, FIDIC contracts, and interim valuations is essential, with