Project Surveyor (Pre and Post-Contract)

AECOM is seeking a Project Surveyor to join its Cost Consulting team in the UAE. This is a varied role combining pre-contract cost consulting and post-contract project support. The role will provide pre-contract cost consulting services based in Dubai South and post-contract support across projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, assisting project teams as required, including during periods of staff absence. This will require flexibility to work across multiple project locations. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of projects, asset types, procurement routes and major UAE clients. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious quantity surveyor to develop their technical and commercial skills across the full project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be expected to manage and coordinate their own workload, deliver work to agreed timescales and work effectively with clients, design teams, contractors and colleagues across AECOM. They should be capable of working independently with limited supervision, demonstrating strong technical, commercial and communication skills whilst maintaining the professional standards expected of AECOM. Main Duties and Responsibilities Pre-Contract Assist with client engagement across a portfolio of projects. Prepare cost estimates and cost plans from conceptual sketches, descriptive narratives, drawings and specifications, making appropriate technical assumptions where necessary. Support the preparation and development of tender and procurement documentation. Contribute to the management of tender processes, including tender analysis, review and reconciliation. Review and compare scopes of work, production rates and cost data. Participate in and evaluate value engineering and cost optimisation solutions. Support project cost control and provide clear commercial advice throughout the design and procurement stages. Ensure all deliverables comply with the AECOM Project Delivery System and applicable quality requirements. Post-Contract As part of the role, the successful candidate will provide post-contract support across projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, assisting project teams as required, including during periods of staff absence. Responsibilities may include: Preparing financial updates and monthly cost reports. Assessing and valuing progress payments. Preparing and reviewing cash flows and earned value reports. Estimating and evaluating variations and change orders. Liaising with Contract Administrators, Design Teams and Construction Teams in relation to commercial and contractual matters. Assisting with the evaluation of claims. Supporting the negotiation and settlement of variations and final accounts. Maintaining effective commercial records and ensuring continuity of project support.

Minimum of 8 years' relevant quantity surveying or cost consulting experience. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrable pre-contract experience within a cost consultancy environment. A sound working knowledge of recognised forms of contract, including FIDIC. Experience with industry-standard methods of measurement, including CESMM, POMI and NRM. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. A valid UAE driving licence is highly desirable, given the requirement to provide support across projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. RICS membership, or progress towards membership, is preferred.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Pre-Contract: Assist with client engagement across a portfolio of projects. Prepare cost estimates and cost plans from conceptual sketches, descriptive narratives, drawings and specifications, making appropriate technical assumptions where necessary. Support the preparation and development of tender and procurement documentation. Contribute to the management of tender processes, including tender analysis, review and reconciliation. Review and compare scopes of work, production rates and cost data. Participate in and evaluate value engineering and cost optimisation solutions. Support project cost control and provide clear commercial advice throughout the design and procurement stages. Ensure all deliverables comply with the AECOM Project Delivery System and applicable quality requirements. Post-Contract: As part of the role, the successful candidate will provide post-contract support across projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, assisting project teams as required, including during periods of staff absence. Responsibilities may include: Preparing financial updates and monthly cost reports. Assessing and valuing progress payments. Preparing and reviewing cash flows and earned value reports. Estimating and evaluating variations and change orders. Liaising with Contract Administrators, Design Teams and Construction Teams in relation to commercial and contractual matters. Assisting with the evaluation of claims. Supporting the negotiation and settlement of variations and final accounts. Maintaining effective commercial records and ensuring continuity of project support.