Head – Quantity Surveyor

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai-based Construction Company in India is seeking a Head – Quantity Surveyor to lead the Quantity Surveying and Commercial function from India.

The role requires 12–18+ years of experience in large-scale construction projects and strong leadership, contract and cost management skills.

This full-time position involves overseeing budgeting, cost control, variations and final accounts for projects executed from India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• 12–18+ years of relevant experience in construction/contracting.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quantity Surveying and commercial management function.
• Manage project cost estimation, budgeting, cost control and forecasting.
• Review BOQs, tender documents, specifications and contract conditions.
• Handle variations, claims, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier commercial matters.
• Review and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, finance and management teams.
• Prepare commercial reports and provide cost insights to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Head – Quantity Surveyor

Job Location: India

Industry: Construction / Contracting

Company: Dubai-based Construction Company

Experience: 12–18+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Head – Quantity Surveyor to lead the Quantity Surveying and Commercial function for a Dubai-based construction company, working from India.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Quantity Surveying and commercial management function.
• Manage project cost estimation, budgeting, cost control and forecasting.
• Review BOQs, tender documents, specifications and contract conditions.
• Handle variations, claims, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier commercial matters.
• Review and negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, finance and management teams.
• Prepare commercial reports and provide cost insights to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 12–18+ years of relevant experience in construction/contracting.
• Strong experience in Quantity Surveying and commercial management.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts preferred.
• UAE/GCC project experience will be an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.