Senior Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract) – Residential Building Projects – Dubai, UAE

Uasmart; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Uasmart in Dubai is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead post-contract commercial management for residential projects across the UAE. You will oversee cost control, valuations, variations, and contractual reporting, working with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients.

The ideal candidate holds a Quantity Surveying degree, has 8+ years UAE residential experience, strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, and the ability to join immediately to drive commercial performance on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 8+ years of post-contract experience on UAE residential projects.
• Experience with a building contractor and UAE market.

Responsibilities

• Manage interim payment applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and evaluate variations, claims and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, agreements and payments.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain commercial reports.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Support effective contract administration and commercial management.
• Monitor financial performance throughout project execution.

Skills

Post-contract management

Cost control

Valuations & variations

FIDIC contracts

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Category:

Construction & Real Estate

Job Overview

A building contractor in Dubai is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead post-contract commercial management for residential construction projects across the UAE. The role is focused on cost control, contract administration, valuations, variations, claims and commercial reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients to manage commercial activities throughout the post-contract stage. This opportunity is suitable for an experienced Quantity Surveyor seeking continued career growth within the UAE construction and building contracting sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interim payment applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Prepare and evaluate variations, claims and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, agreements and payments.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow.
• Prepare and maintain commercial reports.
• Work closely with project teams, consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Support effective contract administration and commercial management.
• Monitor financial performance throughout project execution.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong post-tender and post-contract experience.
• Proven experience working on UAE residential projects.
• Experience with a building contractor is required.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control and contract administration.
• Must be available to join immediately.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

This role offers the opportunity to take a senior commercial position within residential building projects in the UAE. The successful candidate can develop further expertise in post-contract management, FIDIC contracts, cost control, claims and commercial project management while progressing within the construction industry.