We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Cost Management team in Dubai. The successful candidate will work under the direction of Lead Quantity Surveyor, supporting the delivery of cost management services on large-scale, complex construction projects within a multidisciplinary design environment. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of quantity surveying for our construction projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
- Steer in the preparation, review, and analysis of cost estimates and cost plans across key design stages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project scope and approved budget.
- Participate in design development meetings and workshops, providing cost input to support design decisions and ensure ongoing design‑to‑budget compliance.
- Identify, track, and report key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities arising through design development, escalating matters as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of commercial and cost risk registers, ensuring risks are actively monitored and mitigated throughout the design stages.
- Undertake detailed quantity take‑offs and measurement from drawings and models to support cost planning, option studies, and tender documentation, as required.
- Contribute to design‑led Value Engineering exercises, preparing comparative cost analyses and option evaluations to optimise project value without compromising quality or performance.
- Prepare cost inputs and reports to support project steering, governance reviews, and client reporting, ensuring clarity of assumptions, risks, and budget status.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated, accurate, and timely cost information.
- Ensure that all cost management deliverables comply with local regulations, client governance requirements, and international best practice (RICS / NRM).
- Support contract administration activities during relevant stages, including assessment of variations, change orders, and claims, in accordance with contract conditions and project procedures.
- Monitor and report on project cost performance, including expenditure tracking, forecasting, and support to cash flow reporting.
- Assist in commercial discussions and negotiations with contractors and suppliers, under the guidance of senior team members.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior Quantity Surveyors, including review of outputs and support with professional development.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of quality control procedures across all quantity surveying and cost management activities.
- Utilize industry‑standard digital tools and software to support measurement, cost planning, reporting, and coordination.