Sr MEP Quantity Surveyor

Ellington Properties Development LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellington Properties Development LLC seeks an experienced MEP Cost Manager to provide specialist cost management across its development portfolio in the UAE. You will lead cost planning, review BOQs, benchmark costs and drive value engineering through design and pre-contract stages.

Responsibilities include reviewing estimates, coordinating with consultants and procurement teams, and ensuring changes are reflected in cost plans and BOQs. Strong Excel skills and UAE market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience; ~10+ preferred.
• Experience in MEP estimating, cost planning and BOQ review.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
• Good knowledge of UAE construction costs and market rates.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong numerical ability.
• Able to communicate with consultants and senior management.
• UAE building project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review MEP cost plans, estimates and pricing through concept, schematic, detailed design and pre-tender stages.
• Review MEP BOQs against drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage and identify omissions, discrepancies, duplication and potential cost exposure.
• Identify, evaluate and quantify value engineering opportunities across MEP systems, materials, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Monitor MEP design development against approved budgets and highlight cost movements, risks and variances at an early stage.
• Undertake rate analysis and benchmark MEP costs against current projects, historical data and prevailing UAE market rates.
• Coordinate with consultants, Development, Design and Procurement teams to resolve cost and scope-related queries.
• Ensure approved value engineering proposals and design changes are correctly reflected within cost plans and BOQs.
• Support tender analysis and commercial reviews where specialist MEP input is required.
• Contribute to the development of internal MEP cost benchmarks, standard specifications and cost optimisation initiatives across the wider portfolio.

Skills

MEP cost management

Cost estimating

Cost planning

BOQ review

Value engineering

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Role Purpose

To provide specialist MEP cost management support across Ellington’s development portfolio, with particular focus on cost planning, BOQ review, benchmarking and value engineering throughout the design and pre-contract stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Review MEP cost plans, estimates and pricing through concept, schematic, detailed design and pre-tender stages.
• Review MEP BOQs against drawings and specifications to ensure complete scope coverage and identify omissions, discrepancies, duplication and potential cost exposure.
• Identify, evaluate and quantify value engineering opportunities across MEP systems, materials, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Monitor MEP design development against approved budgets and highlight cost movements, risks and variances at an early stage.
• Undertake rate analysis and benchmark MEP costs against current projects, historical data and prevailing UAE market rates.
• Coordinate with consultants, Development, Design and Procurement teams to resolve cost and scope-related queries.
• Ensure approved value engineering proposals and design changes are correctly reflected within cost plans and BOQs.
• Support tender analysis and commercial reviews where specialist MEP input is required.
• Contribute to the development of internal MEP cost benchmarks, standard specifications and cost optimisation initiatives across the wider portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with approximately 10 years or more preferred.
• Strong background within a cost consultancy, developer or similarly structured commercial environment.
• Demonstrable experience in MEP estimating, cost planning, BOQ preparation and review, rate analysis and value engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and associated construction methodologies.
• Good knowledge of current UAE construction costs, supply chains and market rates.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability, with advanced Excel skills.
• Able to communicate clearly with consultants, project teams and senior management.
• UAE building project experience is strongly preferred.

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