Senior Quantity Surveyor: Dubai Construction Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; 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 covers contract administration, cost control, valuations, and management of contractual matters throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities include administering commercial aspects, reviewing payment applications, evaluating variations and claims, preparing cost reports and forecasts, and monitoring budgets. MRICS accreditation is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS, commercial management or civil engineering.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience in building construction supervision or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and industry measurement standards.
• Experience with interim valuations, claims, variations and final accounts.
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer commercial and contractual aspects of construction supervision projects.
• Review payment applications and certifiable quantities from contractors.
• 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 as 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

Interim valuations

Claims handling

Variations

Final accounts

Commercial awareness

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 covers contract administration, cost control, valuations, and management of contractual matters throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities include administering commercial aspects, reviewing payment applications, evaluating variations and claims, preparing cost reports and forecasts, and monitoring budgets. MRICS accreditation is advantageous.