Quantity Surveyor jobs in United Arab Emirates

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The Senior Quantity Surveyor will lead key elements of the site-based post contract delivery of our cost management activities with a major Abu Dhabi client. They will be expected to work well as part of a project delivery team and autonomously and know when to reach back to the office / line manager for additional support.

• To achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the firm.
• Ability to integrate with key members of the design team and Client team.
• Assist in evaluating claims.
• Preparation of financial updates and monthly cost reports.
• Assesses and value progress payments and change requests.
• Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.
• Preparation of earned value reports.
• Prepare, review, and update cash-flows.
• Estimate variation orders for Contractors/Subcontractors.
• Evaluate and negotiates variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Design and Construction Teams.
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements.

• Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent
• MRICS Desirable

• High level of literacy skills in English.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices
• To lead our commercial team on a major leisure and entertainment project
• Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques, budget management and change control
• Ability to present confidently
• Ability to act with discretion and safeguarding confidentiality of project data.
• Computer Literate, with specific experience in Cost Management software programs

• A dynamic, forward-thinking person with the skills to self-manage and manage others
• Presentable and personable, this individual will be a team player and comfortable with working in a large team and dynamic environment.
• Build successful working relationships with internal departments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities for the timely completion of work.
• High level of professionalism, initiative and creativity.
• Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with large scale projects.
• Experience in working in a consultancy practice is preferable.
• Communication and formal English language skills are considered essential.
• 48hrs 5 day working week
• Occasional travel within Abu Dhabi maybe required so driving license and car is required

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