Sr. Quantity Surveyor - Post Contract

ARCO TURNKEY SOLUTIONS CONTRACTING LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO TURNKEY SOLUTIONS CONTRACTING LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Contract Administrator to lead post‑contract commercial activities within our contracting teams. You will manage contract terms, cost control, variations, valuations and subcontract oversight across building projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering with 10–15+ years in construction, especially buildings/infrastructure, and knowledge of FIDIC, CostX, Candy, and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of quantity surveying experience required, post-contract focus.
• Experience in construction sectors (buildings, infrastructure) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and administer contract terms and ensure compliance.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and prepare cash flow projections.
• Evaluate and process variation orders and claims.
• Prepare interim valuations and certify subcontractor payments.
• Maintain records and generate commercial reports.
• Administer subcontract agreements and monitor performance.
• Prepare and settle final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare regular management reports and documentation.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Variation management

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Civil Engineering

Tools

CostX

Candy

MS Excel

Job description

Contract Administration

Interpret and administer contract terms and conditions Ensure compliance with contract requirements and company policies Handle contractual correspondence with clients consultants and subcontractors

Cost Control Financial Management

Monitor project budgets and track costs against approved budgets Prepare cost reports forecasts and cash flow projections Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies

Variations Change Management

Evaluate negotiate and process variation orders Prepare and submit variation claims with proper documentation Assess subcontractor variation claims

Valuations Payments

Prepare interim valuations and payment applications Evaluate and certify subcontractor payments Track payments and ensure timely invoicing and collections

Claims Dispute Resolution

Prepare and manage contractual claims e g delays prolongation costs Support dispute resolution processes negotiation arbitration etc Maintain proper records to support claims

Subcontract Management

Administer subcontract agreements Monitor subcontractor performance and payments Finalize subcontract accounts

Final Account Settlement

Prepare and agree on final accounts with clients and subcontractors Ensure closure of all financial and contractual matters

Reporting Documentation

Maintain accurate project records costs contracts variations Generate regular commercial reports for management review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Experience

10–15+ years in quantity surveying, preferably in post-contract roles.

Experience in construction sectors (e.g., buildings, infrastructure).

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC).

Proficiency in cost management and commercial reporting.

Familiarity with QS software (e.g., CostX, Candy) and MS Excel.