Sr. Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost planning, commercial management, subcontracts, and financial control across high-value development and infrastructure projects in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting the company s commercial interests, managing BOQs, evaluating variation orders, administering FIDIC contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within allocated budgets. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management: Prepare comprehensive pre- and post-contract cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), elemental cost plans, and monthly commercial performance reports. Contract Administration: Administer FIDIC contracts (Red/Yellow Books), manage conditions of contract, and advise project managers on risk mitigation and contractual rights. Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor procurement, review tender submissions, conduct price comparisons, negotiate terms, and finalize subcontract awards. Variations & Claims: Evaluate, negotiate, and settle commercial variation orders, claims for additional payments, extension of time (EOT) costs, and final accounts. Valuations & Cash Flow: Prepare monthly interim payment applications (IPAs) for clients/consultants, verify subcontractor payment certificates, and monitor project cash flow projections. Auditing & Dispute Resolution: Conduct cost audits, maintain risk registers, and support commercial resolution or arbitration/dispute proceedings when required. Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Bachelor s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Commercial Management. Professional Chartership: MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Experience

8 12+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 4 5 years within the UAE/GCC market managing large-scale building or infrastructure projects. Contractual Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of FIDIC suit of contracts, standard methods of measurement (POMI, NRM2, CESMM4), and Dubai Municipality/local authority frameworks. Software

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in CostX, Candy (CCS), AutoCAD, Excel (advanced financial modeling), and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills in English (Arabic fluency is a plus)