Quantity Surveyor (Pre & Post Contract)

Industry: High-Rise Building Construction / Main Contracting Experience Level: Mid-Level Minimum Experience: 5 Years UAE Experience Nationality: Open to All Nationalities Location: UAE Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract activities, particularly in high-rise building construction projects. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of UAE experience working with a main contracting company, with a strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, contract administration, and quantity surveying practices. Key Responsibilities 1. Pre-Contract Quantity Surveying • Review tender drawings, specifications, and contractual documents to identify project requirements. • Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates. • Analyse tender documents, assess project costs, and prepare competitive commercial proposals. • Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and budget requirements. • Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide commercial recommendations. • Assist in tender preparation, submission, and commercial negotiations. 2. Post-Contract Quantity Surveying • Monitor project costs, budgets, and overall commercial performance. • Prepare, review, and verify interim payment applications and Interim Payment Certificates (IPC). • Evaluate subcontractor payment applications based on actual site progress and verified quantities. • Prepare and manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondence. • Monitor changes in project scope and assess their financial and contractual implications. • Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts. • Ensure timely submission of payment applications and follow up on certification and payments. 3. Contract Administration & Commercial Management • Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC conditions and contractual requirements. • Review subcontract agreements, payment terms, and contractual obligations. • Identify contractual risks and assist in managing claims, disputes, and variations. • Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal commercial teams. • Maintain accurate records of project costs, contractual correspondence, payments, and commercial reports. • Ensure compliance with project budgets, contractual deadlines, and commercial procedures. Qualifications & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a relevant Engineering Diploma. • Minimum 5 years of UAE experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contracting company (mandatory). • Proven experience in high-rise building and tower construction projects in the UAE. • Strong practical knowledge of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Quantity Surveying. • Excellent knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender documentation. • Good understanding of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, variations, claims, and contract administration. • Hands-on experience in subcontractor payments, IPCs, variation orders, and final account settlements. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and relevant QS measurement software. • Excellent analytical, commercial negotiation, reporting, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project stakeholders. Preferred Candidate Profile • Candidates with direct experience in UAE high-rise tower projects under main contractors will be strongly preferred. • Must possess strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage both pre-contract and post-contract responsibilities. • Candidates with consultancy-only or subcontractor-only experience will not meet the mandatory main contracting experience requirement.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a relevant Engineering Diploma. Minimum 5 years of UAE experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contracting company (mandatory). Proven experience in high-rise building and tower construction projects in the UAE. Strong practical knowledge of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Quantity Surveying. Excellent knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender documentation. Good understanding of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, variations, claims, and contract administration. Hands-on experience in subcontractor payments, IPCs, variation orders, and final account settlements. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and relevant QS measurement software. Excellent analytical, commercial negotiation, reporting, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.

Pre-Contract Quantity Surveying: Review tender drawings, specifications, and contractual documents to identify project requirements. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates. Analyse tender documents, assess project costs, and prepare competitive commercial proposals. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and budget requirements. Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide commercial recommendations. Assist in tender preparation, submission, and commercial negotiations. Post-Contract Quantity Surveying: Monitor project costs, budgets, and overall commercial performance. Prepare, review, and verify interim payment applications and Interim Payment Certificates (IPC). Evaluate subcontractor payment applications based on actual site progress and verified quantities. Prepare and manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondence. Monitor changes in project scope and assess their financial and contractual implications. Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts. Ensure timely submission of payment applications and follow up on certification and payments. Contract Administration & Commercial Management: Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC conditions and contractual requirements. Review subcontract agreements, payment terms, and contractual obligations. Identify contractual risks and assist in managing claims, disputes, and variations. Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal commercial teams. Maintain accurate records of project costs, contractual correspondence, payments, and commercial reports. Ensure compliance with project budgets, contractual deadlines, and commercial procedures.