Quantity Surveyor

About the Company: Alef Group is a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures. We are seeking a creative, highly experienced, and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor, preferably with post-contracts experience in a Real Estate Developer environment, to join our growing team based in Sharjah. Job Purpose: The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the post-contract functions across Alef Group’s diverse portfolio of real estate developments. This includes ensuring that all projects, covering consultancy and construction contracts, facilities management (FM) agreements, and interdepartmental works-related purchase orders, are delivered within approved budgets, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, and reflect Alef Group’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and long-term value creation. Key Accountabilities: • Manage post-contract commercial functions across a portfolio of real estate developments, including Construction, Consultancy, Facilities management (FM) Contracts, and interdepartmental works-related purchase orders (POs). • Ensure all contractual and financial activities are delivered within approved budgets and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. • Administer and process payments for Construction, Consultancy, FM Contracts, and interdepartmental works, and review and recommend variations, claims, and contractual changes, ensuring compliance with Contract agreements, Letters of Award (LOAs), and Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions. • Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports on payments, variations, accruals, committed costs, approved budgets, certified amounts, and expenditures to ensure transparency, accuracy, and support financial governance and management reporting across all projects. • Collaborate with Employer’s Site Representatives, Consultants, Cost Consultants and Contractors to validate and certify interim and final payment applications. • Review and comment on project-related Insurance policies, Performance bonds, Advance payment guarantees, and other Contractual securities to ensure alignment with the Contracts. • Support Contract closeout processes, including the preparation of final accounts and reconciliation of Contractual obligations. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of post-contract management practices, templates, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and compliance. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Educational Qualification & Certifications: • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying. • Active candidacy under the RICS or AIQS APC pathway, or clear demonstration of progress within the pathway, is preferred. Work Experience: • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ overall experience in Post-Contract Management, with at least 3 years of experience in Consultancy or developer roles in the UAE or GCC. Skills required: • In-depth understanding of post-contract management principles and lifecycle cost control, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Proficiency in the English language. • Familiarity with FIDIC contract forms and UAE construction laws and practices. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with a keen attention to accuracy and detail. • Effective negotiation and communication abilities, capable of coordinating across both internal and external stakeholders. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying. Active candidacy under the RICS or AIQS APC pathway, or clear demonstration of progress within the pathway, is preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ overall experience in Post-Contract Management, with at least 3 years of experience in Consultancy or developer roles in the UAE or GCC.

Manage post-contract commercial functions across a portfolio of real estate developments, including Construction, Consultancy, Facilities management (FM) Contracts, and interdepartmental works-related purchase orders (POs). Ensure all contractual and financial activities are delivered within approved budgets and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Administer and process payments for Construction, Consultancy, FM Contracts, and interdepartmental works, and review and recommend variations, claims, and contractual changes, ensuring compliance with Contract agreements, Letters of Award (LOAs), and Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions. Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports on payments, variations, accruals, committed costs, approved budgets, certified amounts, and expenditures to ensure transparency, accuracy, and support financial governance and management reporting across all projects. Collaborate with Employer’s Site Representatives, Consultants, Cost Consultants and Contractors to validate and certify interim and final payment applications. Review and comment on project-related Insurance policies, Performance bonds, Advance payment guarantees, and other Contractual securities to ensure alignment with the Contracts. Support Contract closeout processes, including the preparation of final accounts and reconciliation of Contractual obligations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of post-contract management practices, templates, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and compliance.