AECOM is welcoming applications for Project Surveyors (Measurement) to join our Cost Management team based in the UAE Dubai South office. This role supports the delivery of quantity surveying and cost management services across a range of projects and stages, including pre-contract and post-contract phases. Working under the direction of Senior Project Surveyors and other senior team members, the primary focus is measurement, quantity take-offs, cost planning, estimating, and preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), while also supporting wider AECOM Cost Management activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor with strong measurement and estimating experience to develop their career within AECOM’s international cost management consultancy and gain exposure to major projects in the UAE and wider region. UAE experience is not required; applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates based overseas with relevant quantity surveying, measurement, or estimating experience who are interested in relocating to Dubai.
Responsibilities:
Measurement & Quantity Take-Off
- Undertake accurate measurement and quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, BIM models, and other project information.
- Prepare and develop Bills of Quantities, schedules of quantities, and other measurement documentation.
- Measure architectural, structural, civil, and/or MEP elements as required by the project.
- Review drawings and specifications to identify scope, discrepancies, omissions, and changes that may impact quantities or costs.
- Maintain clear and auditable measurement records to support cost plans, estimates, and BoQs.
- Assist with checking and reviewing measurement outputs produced by other team members.
- Apply recognised measurement standards and project-specific measurement requirements consistently.
Cost Planning & Estimating
- Support the preparation of feasibility studies, order-of-cost estimates, and detailed cost estimates.
- Assist with the preparation and updating of cost plans through the design development process.
- Analyse tender returns and historical project information to support the development of rates databases and estimates.
- Assist in identifying cost movements, variances, and trends and communicate findings to senior team members.
Tender & Commercial Support
- Support the preparation and review of Bills of Quantities.
- Assist with the analysis and comparison of tender returns and identify pricing anomalies or areas requiring clarification.
- Support post-contract measurement, valuations, variations, and change assessments where required.
- Assist with cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation to support commercial reporting and decision-making.
Digital & Technical Delivery
- Utilise quantity surveying, measurement, estimating, and cost management software as required.
- Use BIM and digital measurement tools to extract, review, and validate quantities where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain proficiency in relevant digital measurement and cost management technologies.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of measurement processes and digital workflows within the AECOM Cost Management team.
Teamwork & Professional Development
- Work effectively under the direction of Senior Project Surveyors and other senior members of the AECOM Cost Management team.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver work accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- Seek feedback and progressively take on greater responsibility as technical and commercial capability develops.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider project and cost management teams.
- Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders as appropriate.