Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Cost Management

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; Híbrido; AED 300.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Retirement savings plans.

Paid time off and leave arrangements.

Employee stock purchase plans.

Flexible work options

Descripción de la vacante

AECOM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its infrastructure team in Dubai, UAE. You will manage construction costs, prepare estimates, develop bills of quantities, and oversee financial control across complex projects.

Responsibilities include contract administration, variations, and claims analysis, with collaboration across engineers, architects, and clients. A relevant bachelor’s degree and UAE-recognised QS certification are required, with 8–10 years total experience and 3–5 years

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification as a Quantity Surveyor or an equivalent qualification recognised in the UAE.
• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in quantity surveying.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a senior quantity surveying capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting and cost management.
• Experience preparing bills of quantities and reviewing tender documentation.
• Ability to assess measurement records, survey information, and construction quantities.
• Experience supporting contract administration, variations, claims, and change orders.
• Understanding of financial and contractual risk assessment.
• Ability to prepare detailed commercial reports and maintain accurate project records.
• Experience using relevant quantity surveying software and project information systems.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate commercial recommendations.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare cost estimates for infrastructure construction projects.
• Analyse construction costs and financial requirements against project objectives.
• Develop and manage project budgets using relevant cost information.
• Review project requirements to identify potential cost implications.
• Provide cost management recommendations to support project planning and delivery.
• Maintain accurate cost calculations and supporting documentation.
• Support effective financial control through detailed cost analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and manage bills of quantities for infrastructure projects.
• Review construction specifications and tender documentation.
• Verify quantities and measurements against project information.
• Coordinate with technical teams to clarify measurement issues.
• Maintain records of tender information and quantity calculations.
• Support project commercial activities through accurate preparation and review of documents.
• Review contract administration activities and relevant commercial documentation.
• Assess variations and potential financial implications.

Conocimientos

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Tender documentation

Measurement records

Commercial reporting

Multidisciplinary coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Professional Quantity Surveyor certification or UAE-recognised equivalent

Herramientas

QS software

Project information systems

Descripción del empleo

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Cost Management

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: 8-10 years in quantity surveying, including 3-5 years in a senior capacity
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its infrastructure team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on construction cost management, quantity surveying, contract administration, and financial oversight for complex infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates, manage project budgets, develop bills of quantities, review tender documentation, and monitor expenditure throughout project delivery. The role also involves evaluating contract variations, claims, and change orders while identifying financial and contractual risks. Working closely with engineers, architects, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide cost management recommendations, maintain accurate commercial documentation, and support effective financial decision‑making. Candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant quantity surveying experience, including 3-5 years in a senior role, together with a relevant bachelor 's degree and professional quantity surveying certification or equivalent qualification recognised in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for infrastructure construction projects.
• Analyse construction costs and financial requirements against project objectives.
• Develop and manage project budgets using relevant cost information and estimates.
• Review project requirements to identify potential cost implications.
• Provide cost management recommendations to support project planning and delivery.
• Maintain accurate cost calculations and supporting documentation.
• Support effective financial control through detailed cost analysis and reporting.

Bills of Quantities and Tender Documentation

• Prepare and manage bills of quantities for infrastructure projects.
• Review construction specifications and associated tender documentation.
• Verify quantities and measurements against available project information.
• Ensure quantity surveying documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent with project requirements.
• Coordinate with technical teams to clarify measurement and documentation issues.
• Maintain organised records of tender information and quantity calculations.
• Support project commercial activities through accurate preparation and review of relevant documents.

Quantity Measurement and Survey Data Review

• Review survey data, measurement records, and relevant project information.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of quantities used in cost calculations.
• Analyse measurement information to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with engineers and other project personnel to resolve quantity-related issues.
• Maintain reliable records supporting cost estimates and commercial assessments.
• Use appropriate quantity surveying systems to organise and analyse measurement data.
• Ensure relevant project information is available for commercial reviews and reporting.

Contract Administration and Commercial Management

• Support contract administration activities throughout infrastructure project delivery.
• Review contractual terms and relevant commercial documentation.
• Assess construction variations and their potential financial implications.
• Evaluate claims and change orders using available project and contractual information.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual changes and associated cost assessments.
• Communicate commercial findings to project teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify contractual concerns requiring further review or corrective action.
• Support compliance with applicable contractual requirements and project procedures.

Project Cost Monitoring and Financial Control

• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Identify cost variances and assess their potential impact on project financial performance.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports covering project expenditure and cost implications.
• Recommend corrective measures to address identified budget concerns.
• Review relevant cost information to support informed financial decisions.
• Maintain transparency in project cost reporting and commercial assessments.
• Coordinate with project teams to monitor financial performance throughout construction.

Financial and Contractual Risk Management

• Identify potential financial and contractual risks affecting infrastructure projects.
• Analyse relevant contract provisions, project records, and commercial information.
• Assess the possible cost implications of variations, claims, and project changes.
• Recommend practical measures to reduce identified commercial risks.
• Conduct research into relevant legal records, contractual terms, and industry standards.
• Communicate significant financial concerns to project management and stakeholders.
• Support proactive risk management through accurate analysis and documentation.

Quantity Surveying Software and Data Management

• Operate specialised quantity surveying software to support measurement, estimation, and reporting activities.
• Manage relevant project information using appropriate data storage and analysis systems.
• Work with land-information platforms where required for project data management.
• Maintain organised digital records of quantities, costs, and supporting documentation.
• Use available project information to prepare accurate commercial reports.
• Support efficient access to relevant data for financial reviews and project assessments.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across quantity surveying records.

Commercial Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare detailed cost reports, financial statements, and relevant project documentation.
• Develop supporting plots, maps, and other reporting materials where required.
• Present project cost information and commercial findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of budgets, estimates, variations, and claims.
• Ensure supporting documentation is organised and readily accessible.
• Prepare relevant information for project reviews and audits.
• Communicate financial risks, cost variances, and recommended actions through professional reporting.

Multidisciplinary Project Coordination

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers, and clients.
• Gather project requirements and technical information needed for commercial assessments.
• Provide quantity surveying advice and cost management recommendations.
• Coordinate with relevant disciplines to clarify project measurements and cost assumptions.
• Support communication between technical and commercial project personnel.
• Participate in resolving issues affecting budgets, quantities, and contractual matters.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with project stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical guidance to junior quantity surveying personnel.
• Support professional development through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Assist team members with cost estimation, measurement, and commercial documentation.
• Promote accuracy and consistency in quantity surveying activities.
• Share relevant experience in contract administration and financial analysis.
• Encourage effective coordination within the project commercial team.
• Contribute to a collaborative and professional working environment.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification as a Quantity Surveyor or an equivalent qualification recognised in the UAE.
• Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in quantity surveying.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a senior quantity surveying capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting and cost management.
• Experience preparing bills of quantities and reviewing tender documentation.
• Ability to assess measurement records, survey information, and construction quantities.
• Experience supporting contract administration, variations, claims, and change orders.
• Understanding of financial and contractual risk assessment.
• Ability to prepare detailed commercial reports and maintain accurate project records.
• Experience using relevant quantity surveying software and project information systems.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate commercial recommendations.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

• Infrastructure quantity surveying and construction economics.
• Construction cost estimation and budgeting.
• Bills of quantities preparation and measurement verification.
• Tender documentation and commercial reviews.
• Contract administration and contractual compliance.
• Construction variations, claims, and change orders.
• Project expenditure monitoring and cost variance analysis.
• Financial reporting and commercial documentation.
• Quantity surveying software and data management.
• Survey data and measurement record analysis.
• Contractual and financial risk assessment.
• Construction cost control and corrective recommendations.
• Multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination.
• Project audit documentation and record management.
• Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Junior staff mentoring and technical knowledge sharing.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leave arrangements.
• Voluntary employee benefits and additional perks.
• Flexible work options, where applicable.
• Employee well-being resources and assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

Specific benefits and eligibility conditions for this vacancy have not been disclosed.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public and private sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges through advisory services, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM combines multidisciplinary expertise to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of USD 16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025. Guided by its purpose of delivering a better world, AECOM contributes to projects that improve essential infrastructure, support communities, and create lasting value for future generations.