Strategic Quantity Surveyor for UAE Villas

Kn International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 267,840 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control, BOQ, and contract administration for residential villas and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, with 7+ years of UAE construction experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects, preferably in the UAE.
• Experience with TRANSCO or TAQA; approval from TRANSCO is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of cost control principles, BOQ preparation, contract management, and project management.
• Strong analytical and financial skills to analyze cost data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in cost control software, project management tools, and financial analysis software.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in cost calculations and documentation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for cost management, BOQ preparation, and contract administration for assigned projects.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies to optimize project costs.
• Conduct cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting with accurate estimations.
• Monitor project costs and compare against budgets; identify deviations.
• Administer contracts and negotiate terms, pricing, and variations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and manage claims or change orders.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and participate in vendor selection processes.
• Review vendor invoices and payments; maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Generate reports on project costs, variances, and contract performance for senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost data and validate expenses.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cost control

BOQ preparation

Contract administration

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Costing software

Project management tools

Financial analysis software

Job description

KN International Architects and Engineers LLC is seeking a seasoned Quantity Surveyor to manage cost control, BOQ, and contract administration for residential villas and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure budget adherence.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, with 7+ years of UAE construction experience and