Sr. Quantity Surveyor

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control for high-value projects in Dubai. You will manage BOQs, variations, and FIDIC contracts to protect the company’s commercial interests and ensure projects stay within budget.

The role requires 8–12+ years of experience, with 4–5+ years in the UAE/GCC market, and strong proficiency in CostX, Candy (CCS), AutoCAD, Excel, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience, with 4–5 years in UAE/GCC market.

Responsibilities

• Commercial & Cost Management: prepare pre- and post-contract cost estimates, BOQ, and monthly reports.
• Contract Administration: administer FIDIC contracts, manage contract terms, advise on risk.
• Subcontractor Management: oversee procurement, tender reviews, price comparisons, and awards.
• Variations & Claims: evaluate and settle variation orders, claims, EOT costs, and final accounts.
• Valuations & Cash Flow: prepare IPAs and verify payment certificates, monitor cash flow.
• Auditing & Dispute Resolution: cost audits, risk registers, support for dispute proceedings.

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control across high-value development and infrastructure projects in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting the company’s commercial interests, managing BOQs, evaluating variation orders, administering FIDIC contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within allocated budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial & Cost Management: Prepare comprehensive pre- and post-contract cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), elemental cost plans, and monthly commercial performance reports.
• Contract Administration: Administer FIDIC contracts (Red/Yellow Books), manage conditions of contract, and advise project managers on risk mitigation and contractual rights.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor procurement, review tender submissions, conduct price comparisons, negotiate terms, and finalize subcontract awards.
• Variations & Claims: Evaluate, negotiate, and settle commercial variation orders, claims for additional payments, extension of time (EOT) costs, and final accounts.
• Valuations & Cash Flow: Prepare monthly interim payment applications (IPAs) for clients/consultants, verify subcontractor payment certificates, and monitor project cash flow projections.
• Auditing & Dispute Resolution: Conduct cost audits, maintain risk registers, and support commercial resolution or arbitration/dispute proceedings when required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management.
• Professional Chartership: MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 8–12+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 4–5 years within the UAE/GCC market managing large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Contractual Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FIDIC suit of contracts, standard methods of measurement (POMI, NRM2, CESMM4), and Dubai Municipality/local authority frameworks.
• Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in CostX, Candy (CCS), AutoCAD, Excel (advanced financial modeling), and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills in English (Arabic fluency is a plus).

• Competitive base salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for professional certifications.
• Clear career progression paths within project management.