Senior Quantity Surveyor - Dubai: Cost Control & Contracts

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Medical insurance

Career development

Job summary

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and cost-management activities in Dubai. You will own BOQ preparation, cost control, payments, variations, and final accounts while managing contractual risk and reporting to management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in UAE construction, strong Excel and QS software skills, and can mentor junior staff. UAE-based professionals only, with a focus on commercial excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in construction/contracting companies.
• Strong UAE construction experience is mandatory and current UAE residency.
• Proven experience handling commercial management for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost control, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and quantity surveying functions across assigned construction projects.
• Prepare and review BOQs, take-offs, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Review contracts and drawings to identify commercial risks and obligations.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Prepare interim payment applications, certificates and final accounts.
• Evaluate, price, and negotiate variations, claims, and additional works.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier commercial relationships including payments and final accounts.
• Lead measurement and valuation of completed works.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and flag overruns early.
• Assist with tendering, procurement, subcontractor selection and commercial negotiations.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements and terms.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, cash-flow projections and forecasts.
• Identify risks and mitigation measures; liaise with clients and project team.
• Maintain contracts and commercial records; mentor junior QS/commercial staff.

Skills

BOQ preparation

Quantity take-offs

Cost control

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

Contract administration

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering/Construction Management (related)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QS software

Job description

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and cost-management activities in Dubai. You will own BOQ preparation, cost control, payments, variations, and final accounts while managing contractual risk and reporting to management.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in UAE construction, strong Excel and QS software skills, and can mentor junior staff. UAE-based professionals only, with a focus on commercial excellence.