Senior Quantity Surveyor (Fitout)

Dutco Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Construction in Dubai seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Fitout) to manage all financial facets of projects, ensuring budgets are met and costs controlled from inception to completion.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates, manage procurement, and provide financial progress reports while mitigating risks and optimizing value with suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• MRICS or CICES certification desirable.
• 6–8 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction or fit-out.
• Proven track record of managing project costs and contractual issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and progress evaluations.
• Administer contract terms, including variations and claims.
• Prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks in projects.
• Analyze alternatives to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Negotiate terms and manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to costs and contracts.

Skills

Cost estimation software

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Procurement

Supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/CICES certification desirable

Job description

The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Fitout) is responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects, ensuring projects are completed within their projected budgets, preparing cost estimates, managing procurement activities, and providing financial progress reports.

Cost Management:

• Manage project budgets and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on project costs and financial projections.

Contract Administration:

• Administer contracts, including negotiation and agreement on variations and claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

Estimations:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment required.
• Identify potential risks and provide advice on contractual claims and disputes.
• Analyze alternative solutions to minimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to negotiate favorable terms.
• Maintain a database of approved vendors and monitor supplier performance.

Primary Deliverables:

• Precise and On Time submission of any type of documents/reports/data.
• Complete tasks efficiently and stay within budget as part of your job responsibilities

Secondary Deliverables:

• Provide input to other departments or parties as needed on time.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and manage project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and progress evaluations.
• Administer contract terms, including variations and claims.
• Prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Identify and mitigate potential financial risks in projects.
• Analyze alternatives to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Negotiate terms and manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to costs and contracts.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to company policies, code of conduct, conflict of interest, standards, rules and regulations at all times.
• Always prioritize keeping employee information and sensitive data confidential
• Prioritize and ensure full compliance with the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies established by the company.
• Accurate and On Time submissions of balanced scorecards.
• Maintain supportive documentation to substantiate the actual performance for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the Balanced Scorecard (BSC).

KNOWLEDGE- EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., MRICS, CICES) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in quantity surveying within the construction or fit-out industry.
• Proven track record of managing project costs and contractual issues effectively.

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in cost estimation software.
• Advanced knowledge of quantity surveying and contract management principles
• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier evaluation