Senior Quantity Surveyor (E&I)

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical and Instrumentation) We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical & Instrumentation) to join our project commercial team on major Oil & Gas EPC projects across the GCC. This role will play a critical part in managing E&I quantity surveying, subcontract administration, commercial controls, variation management, and forecasting from installation through testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases. The successful candidate will possess extensive contractor-side EPC experience, strong commercial and contractual expertise, and a deep understanding of E&I construction, testing, and commissioning activities within complex process plant environments. YOUR ROLE As Senior Quantity Surveyor (E&I), you will Quantity Measurement & Valuation • Measure, verify, and reconcile quantities for: HV/MV/LV electrical systems, Substations, transformers, and switchgear, Cable tray and cable installations, Glanding and terminations, Earthing and lightning protection systems (LPS), Lighting systems and associated infrastructure • Measure and administer Instrumentation scope including: Field instruments, Junction boxes (JBs), Control panels, DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, CCTV and Access Control systems, Testing, loop checking, and commissioning support activities. • Apply the correct contractual measurement methodology based on metres, points, cores, terminations, equipment units, or system-based measurement criteria. Commercial & Contract Administration • Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and change requests arising from: Routing changes, Engineering revisions, Late equipment deliveries, Incomplete work fronts, Repeat mobilizations, Site access restrictions, Commissioning resequencing. • Evaluate subcontractor interim applications, variation claims, back-charges, and final account settlements. • Manage commercial administration of major E&I subcontract packages. Productivity, Forecasting & Cost Control • Maintain earned versus actual productivity analysis across project systems and work areas. • Monitor installed quantities and forecast remaining quantities to completion. • Prepare accurate cost forecasts and identify commercial risks, opportunities, and quantity growth trends. • Support project management with cost recovery and performance analysis. Claims & Recovery Support • Provide robust commercial support for claims and recovery initiatives. • Compile and analyze records relating to: Engineering changes, Material delays, Permit restrictions, SIMOPS impacts, Site access constraints, Schedule disruptions and productivity losses • Assist in preparing well-substantiated claims supported by factual project records. Stakeholder Coordination • Liaise closely with: E&I Construction Teams, Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, Commissioning, Cost Control • Ensure alignment between measured quantities, progress reporting, forecasts, and commercial outcomes. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Experience • Must have 15+ years of Quantity Surveying / Commercial experience within Oil & Gas EPC construction projects • Demonstrated expertise in Electrical & Instrumentation Quantity Surveying covering installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities. • Proven contractor-side experience administering major E&I subcontract packages on large-scale EPC projects. • ADNOC project experience. • GCC project experience within refinery, gas processing, petrochemical, offshore, brownfield, or expansion projects. • Experience working in: Brownfield environments, PTW (Permit to Work) controlled sites, SIMOPS environments, Remote, island, or offshore construction locations. Education and Certifications • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management, or related discipline Skills and Competencies • Strong understanding of: Substation construction and commissioning, Process plant E&I systems, HV/MV/LV electrical installations, Instrument installation and loop checking, Testing and commissioning measurement methodologies • Strong capability in: Rate build-ups and commercial analysis, Variation preparation and valuation, Productivity analysis, Cost forecasting, Claims assessment and preparation, Final account negotiations and close-out. • Excellent communication, contractual awareness, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. WHAT WE OFFER • The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects. • A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence. • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression. • Competitive salary and benefits package. Ready to be part of our team? If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success. Apply today and be part of something excellent! Show more Show less

Experience: Must have 15+ years of Quantity Surveying / Commercial experience within Oil & Gas EPC construction projects. Demonstrated expertise in Electrical & Instrumentation Quantity Surveying covering installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities. Proven contractor-side experience administering major E&I subcontract packages on large-scale EPC projects. ADNOC project experience. GCC project experience within refinery, gas processing, petrochemical, offshore, brownfield, or expansion projects. Experience working in brownfield environments, PTW controlled sites, SIMOPS environments, remote, island, or offshore construction locations. Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management, or related discipline. Skills: Substation construction and commissioning, Process plant E&I systems, HV/MV/LV electrical installations, Instrument installation and loop checking, Testing and commissioning measurement methodologies.

Quantity Measurement & Valuation: Measure, verify, and reconcile quantities for HV/MV/LV electrical systems, Substations, transformers, and switchgear, Cable tray and cable installations, Glanding and terminations, Earthing and lightning protection systems, Lighting systems and associated infrastructure. Instrumentation scope: Field instruments, Junction boxes, Control panels, DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems, Fire & Gas systems, CCTV and Access Control systems, Testing, loop checking, and commissioning support activities. Apply correct contractual measurement methodology. Commercial & Contract Administration: Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders and change requests from routing changes, engineering revisions, late deliveries, incomplete work fronts, repeat mobilizations, site access restrictions, commissioning resequencing. Evaluate subcontractor interim applications, variation claims, back-charges, and final account settlements. Manage commercial administration of major E&I subcontract packages. Productivity, Forecasting & Cost Control: Maintain earned versus actual productivity analysis; monitor installed quantities and forecast remaining quantities; prepare cost forecasts and identify risks, opportunities, and quantity growth trends; support project management with cost recovery and performance analysis. Claims & Recovery Support: Provide commercial support for claims; compile and analyze records related to engineering changes, material delays, permit restrictions, SIMOPS impacts, site access constraints, schedule disruptions; assist in preparing substantiated claims. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with E&I Construction Teams, Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, Commissioning, Cost Control; ensure alignment between measured quantities, progress reporting, forecasts, and commercial outcomes.