Senior Quantity Surveyor, Roads & Utilities — Dubai

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for roads and utilities. The role focuses on measurement, valuation, payment certification, cost control, variations, claims support, and contract administration on infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in quantity surveying, strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7, and UAE procedures. The position is full-time, site-based, with extensive coordination across engineers, inspectors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of postgraduate quantity surveying experience.
• At least 7 years on roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, or similar projects.
• Minimum 4 years in UAE/GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7 and measurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Complete joint measurements of executed works with the contractor's QS team.
• Verify quantities in Interim Payment Applications against drawings and BOQ.
• Apply POMI, CESMM, SMM7, or project method of measurement consistently.
• Prepare measurement sheets, valuation summaries, and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Measure roadworks, bridges, tunnels, drainage, utilities, and related works.
• Coordinate with site engineers to ensure measurement quality meets requirements.
• Assist with the commercial evaluation of variations and instructions.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and rate build-ups.
• Compare proposed rates with contract prices and market data.
• Maintain the Variation Register and supporting records.
• Coordinate with contractor QS to resolve pricing queries.
• Assist in reviewing contractor claims for additional payment and EOT.
• Compile site diaries, correspondence, and records for claims assessment.
• Prepare commercial analyses for review by Senior QS.
• Maintain trackers for BOQ, provisional sums, and contingencies.
• Contribute to monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and AFCs.
• Highlight BOQ exhaustion, cost overruns, and cost exposure.
• Track contractual notices, time bars, and deadlines.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Roads and utilities measurement

Infrastructure cost control

Contract administration

Interim payment applications

Interim payment certificates

Bills of quantities

POMI

CESMM

SMM7

Quantity take-offs

Rate build-ups

Variation assessment

Claims support

Extension of Time

Cost reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Anticipated Final Cost

BOQ monitoring

Provisional sums

Prime cost items

Dayworks valuation

Final accounts

Retention release

CCS Candy

CostX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

RTA procedures

Dubai Municipality procedures

DEWA procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering background

Tools

CCS Candy

CostX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for roads and utilities. The role focuses on measurement, valuation, payment certification, cost control, variations, claims support, and contract administration on infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in quantity surveying, strong knowledge of POMI, CESMM, SMM7, and UAE procedures. The position is full-time, site-based, with extensive coordination across engineers, inspectors,