Senior Quantity Surveyor; Civil

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil) to join our Oil & Gas EPC project team in the UAE.

This is not a traditional quantity surveying role. We are looking for a commercially astute professional who can establish the true cost position of a project, identify cost leakage and productivity losses, support project recovery initiatives, and provide data-driven recommendations that improve project outcomes and profitability.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor (Civil), you will play a critical role in cost forecasting, quantity analysis, earned value measurement, productivity assessment, and recovery planning across major EPC construction projects.

• Establish and maintain an integrated cost control framework covering:
  Budgets, Actual costs, Commitments, Accruals, Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), Forecast margins, Cash flow interfaces
• Develop and align WBS/CBS structures with project schedules, quantities, manpower, procurement activities, subcontract packages, and construction work fronts.

• Measure earned versus actual man-hours and productivity across civil construction activities.
• Track quantities installed versus planned quantities and identify cost inefficiencies and productivity shortfalls.
• Analyze resource utilization and identify idle or nonproductive manpower and equipment.

• Support the development and implementation of a quantified Project Recovery Plan covering:
  Productivity improvement initiatives, Manpower optimization, Demobilization strategies, Subcontractor performance enhancement, Procurement and material exposure mitigation, Indirect cost reduction opportunities, Schedule acceleration and work resequencing.
• Challenge project assumptions and provide fact-based commercial recommendations using quantity, productivity, and cost data.

• Forecast manpower requirements and cost-to-complete based on remaining quantities and realistic productivity assumptions.
• Produce weekly and monthly variance reports highlighting: Root causes, Responsible stakeholders, Corrective actions, Financial impact, Recovery opportunities
• Conduct scenario analyses to assess the impact of recovery initiatives on project completion dates, productivity, and EAC.

• Work closely with Construction Managers, Project Controls, Planning, Commercial, and Discipline Leads.
• Integrate quantity surveying data with Primavera P6 schedules and commercial entitlement assessments.
• Distinguish between recoverable client-related costs and internal execution inefficiencies.
• Support project leadership with executive dashboards and management review presentations.

• 15-20+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Project Controls.
• Significant experience on major Oil & Gas EPC construction projects.
• Proven involvement in recovering or improving underperforming projects through commercial control and productivity enhancement.
• Strong contractor-side EPC experience is essential.
• ADNOC, UAE, or GCC project experience is highly preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Specialization

• Advanced knowledge of:
  Quantity surveying principles, Cost forecasting and cost control, Earned Value Management (EVM), Man-hour and productivity analysis, WBS/CBS structures, Commitments and accruals management, Cost and cash flow forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in:
  Primavera P6, Advanced Excel, Power BI
• Experience with Eco Sys, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/cost management systems is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of EPC construction methodologies across:
  Civil Works, Structural Works, Mechanical Interfaces, Electrical & Instrumentation Coordination.
• Ability to challenge assumptions using factual project performance data rather than relying solely on reported progress.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Confident in engaging and influencing senior project and construction leadership teams.

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.