Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

AECO; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi to join our project team. You will lead cost control, evaluate contracts, verify quantities, assess payments and manage commercial activities for large infrastructure works.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, strong analytical and coordination abilities, and experience with major infrastructure projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management for major infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of contracts, BOQs, payment assessments, variations, claims and cost control.
• Experience in quantity verification, rate analysis, cost estimates and commercial evaluations.
• Ability to review contractual documents, drawings, specifications and payment submissions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QS/cost management tools.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review quantities, BOQs, and contractor payment applications.
• Review IPCs, variation orders, and claims per contract.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditures; identify cost impacts.
• Assess variation orders, quantities, rates, and cost breakdowns.
• Evaluate EOT submissions and other contractual matters with project team.
• Verify quantities for roads, earthworks, drainage, water, and utility works.
• Review rate build-ups, quotations, and project cost estimates.
• Maintain records of payments, variations, and claims.
• Prepare cost reports and commercial updates for management.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, Project Manager, planning, and contractor.
• Assist in final accounts and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED ABU DHABI
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Site - Interna

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We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure to join our project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing cost control, contractual matters, quantity verification, payment assessments, and commercial administration for infrastructure construction works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and verify quantities, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and Contractor payment applications.
• Review Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), variation orders, and claims in accordance with the Contract.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and expenditure and identify potential cost impacts.
• Review and assess variation orders, including quantities, rates, supporting documents, and cost breakdowns.
• Evaluate Contractor claims, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, and other contractual matters in coordination with the project team.
• Verify quantities for roads, earthworks, stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, electrical, telecom, and other infrastructure works.
• Review rate build-ups, quotations, and cost estimates submitted by the Contractor.
• Monitor changes to the scope of work and assess their commercial and contractual implications.
• Maintain records of payments, variations, claims, and other commercial matters.
• Prepare cost reports, commercial updates, and supporting documentation for project management.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Project Manager, planning team, and Contractor to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Support the preparation and review of final accounts and project closeout documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management for major infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, payment assessments, variations, claims, and cost control.
• Experience in quantity verification, rate analysis, cost estimates, and commercial evaluations.
• Ability to review contractual documents, drawings, specifications, and payment submissions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relevant quantity surveying and cost management tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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