Strategic Senior Quantity Surveyor – Dubai Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a senior quantity surveyor to supervise major Dubai projects, manage contract administration, and control costs across the construction lifecycle.

You will review contractor payments, assess variations and claims, and prepare commercial reports while maintaining budgets and risk oversight. This role requires deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts and strong negotiation ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QS, commercial management or civil engineering.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience in building construction supervision or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and contract administration.
• Experience with interim valuations, claims, variations, and final accounts.
• Knowledge of measurement standards (POMI, NRM, SMM).
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer commercial and contractual aspects of construction supervision projects.
• Review payment applications, certifiable quantities, and interim valuations.
• Evaluate variation orders, claims, and extension of time submissions.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and commercial assessments.
• Monitor budgets and identify potential cost risks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Valuations

Final accounts

Building supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks a senior quantity surveyor to supervise major Dubai projects, manage contract administration, and control costs across the construction lifecycle.

You will review contractor payments, assess variations and claims, and prepare commercial reports while maintaining budgets and risk oversight. This role requires deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts and strong negotiation ability.