Junior Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Responsible for overseeing the calculation, estimation, management, and refinement of all financial costs and expenses related to a construction project.

Key Responsibilities

Reading and Analysis:

• Interpret architectural drawings and understand construction procedures.

• Thoroughly review contract documents to grasp project requirements.

• Ensure specifications align with project goals.

• Evaluate the financial impact

of changes to the project scope.

Cost Management:

• Provide guidance on cost limits and project budgets.

• Maintain detailed records of financial approvals, payments, variations, and change orders.

• Generate regular reports and promptly notify management of projected cost overruns or underruns, offering recommendations for corrective measures.

• Perform various cost engineering tasks such as cost control, budget preparation, cash flow projection, forecasting, and cost reporting with minimal supervision.

Procurement and Risk Management:

• Evaluate all purchase orders to determine committed costs.

• Work closely with construction personnel, clients, and contractors to review proposed cost changes.

• Monitor market fluctuations and site conditions that could impact project costs.

• Provide guidance on procurement strategies to optimize project expenses.

• Conduct cost planning and management throughout the project lifecycle.

Commercial Analysis:

• Identify, analyze, and address commercial risks related to the project.

• Perform cost analysis for repair and maintenance project tasks.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Carry out risk, value management, and cost control activities.

• Stay informed about various building contracts currently in use.

• Analyze tenders and prepare detailed tender reports.

• Generate concise and comprehensive reports on project activities.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations.

• Coordinate with other Quantity Surveyors (SQSs) and Assistant Quantity Surveyors (AQSs) to gather, review, and organize data for cost estimation.

• Review and assess work completed on-site, including variations and cost estimates.

• Collaborate with Contractor’s/Subcontractors’ Quantity Surveyors to reach agreements on various measurements.

• Prepare internal progress claims on a monthly basis, even if submissions from Contractors/Subcontractors are not received.

• Evaluate the value of works completed on-site monthly.

Cost Estimation and Advisory:

• Review and provide guidance on cost estimates for design and construction projects.

• Evaluate and advise on estimates for alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets, and potential cost-saving measures.

• Assess and advise on cost implications resulting from third-party demands.

Variations and Payments:

• Prepare variations for implementation by the Contractor/Subcontractors, either through direct instruction or by requesting proposals for changes in work.

• Review and provide valuation/recommendation to the Client for Payment Applications submitted by the Contractor/Subcontractors, issuing Interim Payment Certificates reflecting the amount deemed due with all necessary details.

• Verify price statements submitted by the Contractor/Subcontractors for day work, adjusting as necessary based on provided substantiation.

Value Engineering and Quality Assurance:

• Evaluate and advise on Value Engineering proposals presented by the Contractor/Subcontractors during the construction phase.

• Ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards, considering broader impacts beyond individual responsibilities.

• Focus on completing a set of related tasks for a specific section or service while remaining adaptable to accommodate new tasks as needed.

Requirements:

Qualifications, skills, and experience necessary for this role:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

• Master's degree in Engineering Management, QS, or Financial Management is advantageous

• Proven experience in cost engineering in the construction industry

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• MRICS certification is advantageous

• Proficient in CATO & Cost X software

• BIM experience is beneficial.