Quantity Surveyor

Company Description Spazio Design & Build International is an established interior design and construction firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. With more than 25 years of experience across the Middle East and Gulf region, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative projects. Spazio combines creative design with practical build expertise to provide end-to-end solutions for diverse commercial and residential clients. Team members benefit from working in a professional environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term client relationships. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Quantity Surveyor role based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial and cost-control aspects of interior design, fit-out, and construction projects, ensuring accurate project costing, budget management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The role will involve preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, detailed measurements, cost estimates, tender documentation, and project budgets. The Quantity Surveyor will monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, prepare regular cost reports, evaluate variations and claims, and support commercial negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The successful candidate will work closely with the Design, Estimation, Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, and Site Teams to verify quantities, assess project requirements, identify cost implications, and maintain effective cost-control procedures. The role also requires strong knowledge of UAE construction and fit-out practices, subcontractor measurement, variation evaluation, and final account preparation. Qualifications & Requirements • Minimum 7 years of proven UAE work experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with strong and relevant experience specifically in Interior Design, Fit-Out, Joinery, and Construction projects. • UAE experience is mandatory, preferably with established interior design, fit-out, contracting, or construction companies. • Strong practical knowledge of interior fit-out works, including architectural finishes, joinery, ceilings, flooring, partitions, doors, MEP coordination, and associated construction works. • Proven expertise in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, detailed measurement, rate analysis, cost estimation, and tender pricing. • Strong experience in cost control, cost planning, budget monitoring, and project cost management from pre-contract through to project completion. • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, valuation reports, payment applications, variation orders, claims, and final accounts. • Experienced in evaluating subcontractor quotations, comparing commercial proposals, reviewing invoices, and verifying work progress and quantities for payment certification. • Strong knowledge and practical experience in variation assessment, change orders, additional works, omissions, and commercial negotiations. • Ability to review drawings, specifications, scope of work, and contract documents to identify quantity and cost implications. • Strong understanding of UAE market rates, construction materials, subcontractor pricing, and local fit-out practices. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other QS/cost-estimation software; strong ability to develop and maintain detailed cost-control and tracking sheets. • Relevant Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. • Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, project managers, and site teams. • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced interior fit-out environment. • Candidates without a minimum of 7 years of relevant UAE Quantity Surveying experience in Interior Design/Fit-Out projects will not be considered. • Immediate or short-notice availability will be an advantage. • Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of commercial awareness, cost accuracy, accountability, and professional integrity. Show more Show less

Minimum 7 years of proven UAE work experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with strong and relevant experience specifically in Interior Design, Fit-Out, Joinery, and Construction projects. UAE experience is mandatory, preferably with established interior design, fit-out, contracting, or construction companies. Strong practical knowledge of interior fit-out works, including architectural finishes, joinery, ceilings, flooring, partitions, doors, MEP coordination, and associated construction works. Proven expertise in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, detailed measurement, rate analysis, cost estimation, and tender pricing. Strong experience in cost control, cost planning, budget monitoring, and project cost management from pre-contract through to project completion. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, valuation reports, payment applications, variation orders, claims, and final accounts. Experienced in evaluating subcontractor quotations, comparing commercial proposals, reviewing invoices, and verifying work progress and quantities for payment certification. Strong knowledge and practical experience in variation assessment, change orders, additional works, omissions, and commercial negotiations. Ability to review drawings, specifications, scope of work, and contract documents to identify quantity and cost implications. Strong understanding of UAE market rates, construction materials, subcontractor pricing, and local fit-out practices. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other QS/cost-estimation software; strong ability to develop and maintain detailed cost-control and tracking sheets. Relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, detailed measurements, cost estimates, tender documentation, and project budgets. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, prepare regular cost reports, evaluate variations and claims, and support commercial negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Work closely with Design, Estimation, Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, and Site Teams to verify quantities, assess project requirements, identify cost implications, and maintain effective cost-control procedures. Ensure knowledge of UAE construction and fit-out practices, subcontractor measurement, variation evaluation, and final account preparation.