Sr Quantity Surveyor

Mira Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Clear career progression

Job summary

Mira Construction in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control across high-value development and infrastructure projects.

You will protect the company's commercial interests, manage BOQs, evaluate variation orders, administer FIDIC contracts, and ensure projects stay within budget while coordinating with project teams and stakeholders in English (Arabic a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in QS, CE, or construction management.
• MRICS or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 8–12+ years of relevant UAE/GCC experience on large projects.
• In-depth FIDIC knowledge and local authority frameworks.
• Proficient in CostX, Candy, AutoCAD, Excel, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and cost plans across projects.
• Administer FIDIC contracts and advise on risk and rights.
• Oversee subcontract procurement and tender comparisons.
• Evaluate variations, EOTs, and final accounts.
• Prepare IPAs, verify payment certificates, and monitor cash flow.
• Support dispute resolution and cost audits when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management

Tools

CostX

Candy (CCS)

AutoCAD

Excel (advanced)

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.