Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fit-Out Cost & Budget

Designfit; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Designfit is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and contract management on fit-out projects in the UAE. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, and final accounts, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain budget integrity and protect commercial interests.

The role requires 8-12 years of estimating experience in hospitality, retail, or corporate interior projects within the UAE/GCC, with strong skills in PlanSwift, CCS Candy, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• 8-12 years of experience in estimation within the fit-out or construction industry
• Strong experience in commercial, hospitality, retail, and corporate interior projects in the UAE/GCC
• Proficiency in estimation tools such as PlanSwift, CCS Candy, Excel, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, budgeting, and tender submissions for fit-out projects
• Prepare and update cost breakdowns, BOQs, and pricing schedules
• Monitor actual costs against budget and report variances with justifications
• Prepare interim payment applications and certify subcontractor payments
• Support variation management and final accounts with contractors and clients

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

PlanSwift

CCS Candy

Excel

Job description

Designfit is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost and contract management on fit-out projects in the UAE. You will oversee cost planning, procurement, and final accounts, coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain budget integrity and protect commercial interests.

The role requires 8-12 years of estimating experience in hospitality, retail, or corporate interior projects within the UAE/GCC, with strong skills in PlanSwift, CCS Candy, and Excel.