Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage post-contract commercial control for assigned MEP projects. You will protect cash flow and margin through accurate measurement, valuation, variation management, and contractual records.

The role requires deep knowledge of Qs processes, BOQs, interim valuations, and final accounts, with strong Excel and CostX/Bluebeam proficiency to support procurement and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and measurements for MEP works.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Company: MTEC Electromechanical Works LLC

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time

Openings: 5

Minimum Experience: 15+ years of directly relevant experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

Manage post-contract commercial control for assigned MEP projects/packages, protecting cash flow and margin through accurate measurement, valuation, variation management, subcontract administration, forecasting and contractual records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and verify detailed quantity take-offs and measurement of completed MEP works in accordance with the contract and applicable method of measurement.
• Prepare monthly interim payment applications, supporting measurement, material-on/off-site records and commercial substantiation and follow certification through to payment.
• Identify changes arising from instructions, revised drawings, RFIs, comments and site conditions and maintain an auditable variation/change register.
• Prepare, price and substantiate variations and claims, including quantity, rate, resource, quotation and contractual support, and participate in negotiation through approval.
• Manage subcontractor measurement, interim valuation, change orders, back-charges, contra charges and final accounts in accordance with subcontract terms.
• Prepare project cost reports, committed-cost analysis, accruals, forecast final cost, cost-to-complete and margin/cash-flow updates for management.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, planning and contracts teams to obtain records and protect commercial entitlement.
• Review supplier/subcontractor quotations and support procurement negotiations and commercial comparisons.
• Maintain commercial records and correspondence required for claims, audits and final-account settlement.
• Support delay/disruption and EOT cost submissions in coordination with Contracts and Planning teams.
• Mentor QS team members and ensure measurement and commercial reporting standards are consistently applied.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant quantity surveying/commercial experience, preferably in UAE/GCC MEP contracting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical measurement, BOQs, variations, interim valuations, subcontract administration and final accounts.
• Good knowledge of FIDIC/bespoke contracts and entitlement principles.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, instructions and commercial records and convert changes into substantiated claims.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and measurement/commercial tools such as CostX, Bluebeam or equivalent; ERP experience is advantageous.
• RICS/MRICS or progress toward professional chartership is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, reporting and document-control discipline.