SR. QS

Tornado Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tornado Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead project cost control, valuations, and variations across large-scale construction programs. You will manage budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and ensure accurate commercial reporting, while safeguarding contractual entitlements.

You will review tender documents, support subcontract tendering, and coordinate with PMs for time and cost entitlements on changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• MRICS (or progress toward) is an advantage.
• 10-12+ years QS experience in UAE/GCC construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts (FIDIC) and variations/claims basics.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting; ERP/cost control systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project cost control, measurement, valuations, variations and claims support.
• Review tender documents, BOQ, drawings for commercial risks and opportunities.
• Establish budgets, cost breakdowns, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Prepare interim valuations and certify payments to clients/subcontractors.
• Identify variations with substantiation and maintain a Variation Register.
• Draft/ review subcontract terms and ensure closeout documentation.
• Produce monthly commercial reports and audit-ready documentation.

Skills

QS experience 10-12+ years

FIDIC knowledge

Contractual awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

MRICS (or progress toward) advantageous

Tools

Excel

ERP/cost control systems

Job description

Job description

Job Summary

To lead and manage project cost control, measurement, valuations, variations, and claims support to protect profitability and ensure accurate commercial reporting for large-scale construction operations.

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

1) Pre-Contract & Tender Support (as assigned)

• Review tender documents, BOQ, drawings, and specifications for commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, pricing support, and clarification/exclusion notes.
• Support subcontract tendering, evaluations, and commercial comparisons.

2) Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish and maintain project budget, cost breakdown structure, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures, and productivity impacts; issue monthly cost reports.
• Support cashflow planning and payment prioritization aligned with project progress.

3) Measurement, Valuations & Payments

• Prepare and certify interim valuations for client submissions and payment applications.
• Measure works executed on site, reconcile quantities, and validate subcontractor claims.
• Ensure timely preparation of subcontractor payment certificates and back-to-back compliance.

4) Variations & Change Management

• Identify, quantify, and submit variations with proper substantiation (drawings, instructions, site records).
• Maintain a Variation Register, track approvals, and update cost impact in forecasts.
• Coordinate with PM/Planning for time and cost entitlement on changes.

  5) Claims & Commercial Support

  • Support preparation of EOT and cost claims with contemporaneous records and programme analysis.
  • Maintain logs for notices, RFIs, instructions, and approvals to protect contractual entitlement.
  • Support negotiations and settlements with clients and subcontractors.

  6) Subcontract & Procurement Commercial Control

  • Draft/review subcontract commercial terms (payments, retention, bonds, penalties, scope boundaries).
  • Manage subcontract final accounts and ensure correct closeout documentation.
  • Coordinate with Procurement to control rate changes, supplier terms, and delivery impacts.

  7) Reporting, Governance & Compliance

  • Produce monthly commercial reports: cost vs budget, CVR, cashflow, variations, claims status, risks.
  • Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with contract conditions (FIDIC knowledge preferred).
  • Provide commercial risk alerts to management with mitigation recommendations.

  Skills

  Qualification

  Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management.

  MRICS (or progress toward) is an advantage.

  Measurement and BOQ management, interim valuations, and final accounts.

  Strong knowledge of contracts (FIDIC/standard forms), variations, and claims basics.

  Proficient in Excel and reporting; ERP/Cost control systems experience is a plus.

  Required Experiences

  • 10-12+ years QS experience in UAE/GCC construction.
  • Strong exposure to large projects and complex subcontractor management.
  • Experience in Abu Dhabi client/consultant environments is preferred.