Sr. Quantity Surveyor

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

MIRAL.LLC in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control across high-value development and infrastructure projects. You will manage BOQs, evaluate variations, administer FIDIC contracts, and ensure projects stay within budgets.

The role requires 8–12+ years of experience (4–5 in UAE/GCC) with MRICS preferred, and advanced proficiency in CostX, Candy, AutoCAD, Excel, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management.
• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent preferred.
• 8-12+ years of relevant experience, with 4-5 years in UAE/GCC market managing large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts, POMI/NRM2/CESMM4, and local frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in CostX, Candy, AutoCAD, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Commercial & cost management including BOQ, cost plans, and monthly reports.
• Administer FIDIC contracts and advise on risk and rights.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement and tender evaluation.
• Evaluate variations, claims, EOT costs, and final accounts.
• Prepare IPAs, verify payments, and monitor cash flow.
• Conduct cost audits and support dispute resolution when needed.

Skills

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Candy (CCS)

AutoCAD

Excel (advanced)

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

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.

Requirements

• 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).