AECOM
Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure
Dubai, UAEPosted 2 days ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor (Post Contract) to oversee all commercial, contractual, and cost management functions for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for quantity measurements, payment certifications, variation assessments, cost control, final accounts, and contractual administration, ensuring that project costs are effectively managed and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Review contract documents, BOQ, specifications, drawings, and scope of work to ensure compliance with contractual requirements. Verify and evaluate contractor's interim payment applications and monthly progress invoices. Carry out detailed quantity measurements and verify executed works at site. Prepare, review, and certify monthly progress payment statements and interim payment certificates. Monitor project quantities against the approved BOQ and identify any discrepancies or variations. Review and assess contractor's variation orders, including additional and omitted works. Evaluate claims related to additional costs, extension of time, and contractual entitlements. Prepare cost estimates for proposed variations, additional works, and design changes. Monitor project expenditure and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle. Review and verify daywork sheets, material invoices, and supporting documents submitted by the contractor. Maintain accurate records of measured quantities, payments, variations, and cost reports. Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Engineers, and Client regarding commercial and contractual matters. Review and assess contractor's final account submissions and verify quantities against actual executed works. Monitor the financial status of the project and prepare monthly cost and budget reports. Ensure that all payments and commercial submissions comply with contract conditions and project requirements. Identify potential commercial risks and advise the project management team on cost implications. Assist in preparing tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and technical-commercial evaluations. Verify as-built drawings and ensure final measured quantities reflect the actual completed works. Support the preparation of project close-out documents and final payment certificates. Ensure proper documentation and filing of all commercial correspondence, payment records, and contractual submissions.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience , with at least 8 years on infrastructure projects involving roads, stormwater, sewerage, drainage, utilities, and related civil works. Strong experience in administering contracts under FIDIC conditions of contract. Proven track record in evaluating interim payment applications, variations, claims, final accounts, and cost reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects. Extensive knowledge of quantity measurement, BOQ preparation, remeasurement contracts, and cost estimation. Experience in reviewing and assessing contractor claims, extension of time (EOT) submissions, and contractual entitlements. Proficient in preparing payment certificates, variation orders, commercial reports, and project cost forecasts. Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, cash flow monitoring, and commercial risk management. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction methodologies. Proficient in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, MS Excel, CostX, CCS Candy, or equivalent quantity surveying platforms . Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills. Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, government authorities, and clients on major infrastructure developments. Membership or eligibility for professional institutions such as RICS, AIQS, or CIOB is an advantage.
Responsibilities
Oversee commercial, contractual, and cost management functions for major infrastructure projects. Quantity measurements, payment certifications, variation assessments, cost control, final accounts, and contractual administration. Review contract documents, BOQ, specifications, drawings, and scope of work. Verify interim payment applications and monthly progress invoices. Carry out detailed quantity measurements and verify completed works. Prepare, review, and certify monthly progress payment statements and interim certificates. Monitor project quantities against BOQ and manage discrepancies or variations. Review and assess contractor's variation orders, additional/omitted works. Evaluate claims related to additional costs, EOT, and contractual entitlements. Prepare cost estimates for variations, design changes, and additional works. Monitor project expenditure and cost control. Review daywork sheets and material invoices. Maintain records of quantities, payments, variations, and cost reports. Coordinate with Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Engineers, and Client on commercial matters. Review final account submissions and verify quantities. Monitor financial status and prepare monthly cost/budget reports. Ensure payments comply with contract conditions. Identify commercial risks and advise on cost implications. Assist in preparing tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and evaluations. Verify as-built drawings and final quantities. Support close-out documentation and final certificates. Ensure proper documentation and filing of commercial correspondence and records.
Skills
- Quantity Surveying
- FIDIC contracts
- BOQ preparation
- Cost estimation
- Interim payment applications
- Variation orders
- Final accounts
- Cost reporting
- Project budgeting
- Cost control
- Cash flow monitoring
- Contract administration
- AutoCAD
- MS Excel
- CostX
- CCS Candy
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