Senior Quantity Surveyor - Masterplanning

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Day 1 onboarding in-office

Global project exposure

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor - Masterplanning to oversee cost management for large-scale masterplanning projects. You will ensure budget adherence, resource allocation, and value for money across multiple initiatives in the UAE market.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years experience in quantity surveying, with 5+ years in masterplanning, and MRICS or equivalent accreditation. On-site engagement and robust stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional quantity surveying experience with 5+ years in masterplanning or large-scale developments.
• Bachelor degree in QS/Engineering or equivalent; MRICS or equivalent accreditation is preferred.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagement across the project portfolio.
• Prepare cost options studies for infrastructure and public realm assets.
• Produce cost estimates from sketches and specifications with reasonable assumptions.
• Act as primary cost controller to keep projects on budget.
• Manage resources across multiple projects within budgets.
• Brief project teams on scope, roles, and responsibilities.
• Prepare earned value reports and cash flow updates.
• Assess progress payments and change orders for clients.
• Prepare RFP documentation and manage procurement.
• Review tender documents and reconcile.
• Evaluate value engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, CESMM, POMI, NRM.

Skills

Client engagement

Cost planning

Cost management

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying/Engineering

MRICS or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor - Masterplanning to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will oversee cost management and financial planning for large-scale masterplanning projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and budget adherence throughout all project phases. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, analytical expertise, and a proven track record of managing complex development initiatives in the UAE market.

• Leading client engagement across the portfolio of projects
• Prepare cost options studies for a variety of infrastructure and public realm assets
• Produce cost estimates from conceptual sketches, descriptive narrative and other drawings and specifications, able to make reasonable technical assumptions.
• Accountable for a variety of complex deliverables throughout the lifecycle of multiple projects, ensure projects remain on budget as the primary project cost controller.
• Manages the resources across a portfolio of projects, all within the established budgets
• Accountable for briefing the project team on scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood
• Preparation of earned value reports
• Prepare, review and update cash-flows
• Responsible for assessing the value of progress payments and change requests for contractors and consultants and making recommendations to clients.
• Preparation of RFP documentation and management of procurement process
• Tender document preparation
• Tender review and reconciliation
• Participate and evaluate value engineering solutions
• Working knowledge of industry recognized Contract forms (FIDIC) and standard methods of measurement including CESMM, POMI, NRM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional quantity surveying experience, with at least 5 years focused on masterplanning or large-scale development projects
• Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying and/or Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited, internationally recognized institution or University. MRICS or equivalent accreditation.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

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About AECOM

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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.