Senior Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract Cost Consultancy - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured career progression

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Dubai, UAE. This position is essential for leading post contract cost consultancy services for high-value luxury residential and commercial projects, emphasizing cost control, payment certification, and final account settlement.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS Chartered Membership, and 8 to 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 4 to 5 years of project experience in the Middle East.

The position offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of post graduate experience in cost consultancy.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of Middle East project experience.
• Proven experience in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead post contract cost management services across large scale projects.
• Manage payment certifications, assessment of variations, and contractor claims.
• Track project budgets, prepare cost reports, and implement risk management strategies.
• Oversee project resources ensuring delivery within approved budgets.
• Manage tender processes and review tender queries.

Skills

Post contract cost management

Payment certification and variation assessment

Budget tracking and financial reporting

Risk and claim management

Tender management and procurement advisory

Cost benchmarking and data analysis

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS Chartered Membership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Post Contract Cost Consultancy – AECOM – Dubai, UAE

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Dubai, UAE to lead post contract cost consultancy services across luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality developments. This role focuses on cost control, variation management, payment certification, and final account settlement for high‑value construction projects across the Middle East. Job Details: Country: UAE; City: Dubai; Industry: Engineering; Function: Surveying; Salary: 25,000‑35,000 monthly (Market estimated); Gender: Any; Candidate Nationality: Any; Job Type: Full‑time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead post contract cost management services across mid and large scale projects
• Manage payment certifications, assessment of variations, and contractor claims
• Track project budgets, prepare cost reports, and implement risk management strategies
• Act as primary client contact on small to medium size projects
• Oversee project resources ensuring delivery within approved budgets
• Manage tender processes, review tender queries, and prepare tender evaluation reports
• Apply cost planning standards such as NRM and POMI
• Conduct benchmarking, data analysis, and internal financial reporting
• Supervise and mentor junior quantity surveyors and support graduate development programs
• Monitor performance of direct reports and ensure quality control compliance
• Contribute to funder advisory deliverables and lifecycle cost management services

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related construction discipline
• MRICS Chartered Membership required
• 8 to 10 years of post graduate experience in cost consultancy
• Minimum 4 to 5 years of Middle East project experience
• Proven experience in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial developments
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent knowledge of contract administration and post contract cost control

Skills Set

• Post contract cost management
• Payment certification and variation assessment
• Budget tracking and financial reporting
• Risk and claim management
• Tender management and procurement advisory
• Cost benchmarking and data analysis
• Team leadership and mentoring

Why Join Us

• Lead high‑profile luxury and commercial developments in Dubai
• Join a globally recognized infrastructure and cost consultancy firm
• Work with international clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Competitive salary and structured career progression
• Professional growth within a collaborative and performance‑driven environment