Senior Site Quantity Surveyor – Abu Dhabi Projects

Khatib & Alami International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial administration of supervision contracts, verify payment applications, and ensure accurate contractor payments per contract measurements.

Responsibilities include client liaison, reviewing claims, BOQ and drawings, and ensuring timely cost reporting, commissioning, and handover with As-Built, O&M manuals, and warranties provided by the contractor. Arabic and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of construction supervision services.
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Good financial planning and budgeting skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• 10+ years of experience in the Engineering Services Industry particularly in a quantity surveying role.
• Demonstrated experience with FIDIC Clauses.
• Experience within the Middle East.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs in managing client relations and expectations.
• Assist Resident Manager with payment certificates and clarifications.
• Respond to technical and contractual clarifications.
• Review contractor claims on scope, schedule and cost changes.
• Assist planning engineer and PM in reviewing work program and submittals.
• Read and understand BOQ, preamble and payment-related documents.
• Discuss and agree rates for new work items not covered in the BOQ.
• Review specs, BOQ and drawings for discrepancies in measurements.
• Review contractor claims and report to PM for approval.
• Monitor contractor’s on-site activities and maintain site diary.
• Develop periodic progress reports with site teams.
• Assist in monthly cost reports and handover documentation.
• Ensure As-Built drawings, O&M manuals and warranty certificates are provided by the contractor.
• Prepare commissioning reports and snag lists during handover and DLP.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction supervision

Planning & organization

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication & presentation

Arabic & English proficiency

FIDIC Clauses knowledge

Middle East experience

10+ years experience in QS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification preferred

Chartered Professional Engineer preferred

Job description

Khatib & Alami International in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Site Quantity Surveyor to oversee financial administration of supervision contracts, verify payment applications, and ensure accurate contractor payments per contract measurements.

Responsibilities include client liaison, reviewing claims, BOQ and drawings, and ensuring timely cost reporting, commissioning, and handover with As-Built, O&M manuals, and warranties provided by the contractor. Arabic and English proficiency is required.