Senior Quantity Surveyor - UAE Building Projects Lead

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, contract administration, and commercial management on major building projects. The role covers procurement, variations, interim payments, and final accounts through the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years as a QS, including 5+ in the UAE, with strong FIDIC knowledge and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in building projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience delivering commercial services on large-scale building projects (residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, institutional).
• Strong analytical, commercial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities on building projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, tender docs and contract docs.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with obligations and requirements.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate variations, claims, and changes.
• Prepare and negotiate interim payments and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts and commercial performance.
• Provide commercial support to Project Managers and teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigations.
• Maintain records of correspondence and financial data; liaise with clients and authorities.
• Participate in meetings, progress reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and management updates.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Tendering / procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec in Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, contract administration, and commercial management on major building projects. The role covers procurement, variations, interim payments, and final accounts through the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years as a QS, including 5+ in the UAE, with strong FIDIC knowledge and excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills.