Sr Quantity Surveyor

Hill International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor with over 12 years of experience. The role involves budget management, cost control, and compliance with contract requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field, and Chartered Quantity Surveyor certification is preferred. Strong computer skills, teamwork, and effective communication in English are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains systems for budgeting and cost control.
• Reviews activities of construction projects for variations.
• Prepares and reviews forecasts for final project costs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or QS

Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains systems for Design Consultant covering the areas of budgeting, cost control, estimating and reporting.
• Reviews the various activities of construction projects about variations and submission for Management approvals.
• Ensures that cost estimating and cost control requirements for variations are incorporated in the tender specification documents.
• Reviews the cost estimates submitted by Consultant / Contractor and ensures compliance with Agreement, Contract drawings and specifications, and the accuracy of Company requirements.
• Reviews the Bill of Quantities prepared by Design Consultants and Contractors and ensures that they are according to drawings and specifications.
• Verifies project control budgets and updates them as required for Management approval.
• Prepares and reviews the forecasts for the final project costs, including variations, considering the commitments.
• Prepares and updates cost data to review the cost estimates submitted by the Design Consultant.
• Reviews final cost reports, assets registers, and project closeout reports for compliance with Contract requirements.
• Reviews Change Requests, Contract Trend Notices, Variation Orders, Claims, etc.
• Performs other similar or related duties, as assigned.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in engineering / QS, or a relevant degree.
• At least 12 years or more of relevant experience.
• Certified Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred.
• An understanding of costs and FIDIC.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to develop good working relationships with clients and their agents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.