Quantity Surveyor; Pre & Post

Industry: High-Rise Building Construction / Main Contracting

Experience Level: Mid-Level

Minimum Experience: 5 Years UAE Experience

Nationality: Open to All Nationalities

Location: UAE

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract activities, particularly in high-rise building construction projects. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of UAE experience working with a main contracting company, with a strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, contract administration, and quantity surveying practices.

• Review tender drawings, specifications, and contractual documents to identify project requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates.
• Analyse tender documents, assess project costs, and prepare competitive commercial proposals.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and budget requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide commercial recommendations.
• Assist in tender preparation, submission, and commercial negotiations.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare, review, and verify interim payment applications and Interim Payment Certificates (IPC).
• Evaluate subcontractor payment applications based on actual site progress and verified quantities.
• Prepare and manage variation orders, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor changes in project scope and assess their financial and contractual implications.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts.
• Ensure timely submission of payment applications and follow up on certification and payments.

• Administer contracts in accordance with FIDIC conditions and contractual requirements.
• Review subcontract agreements, payment terms, and contractual obligations.
• Identify contractual risks and assist in managing claims, disputes, and variations.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and internal commercial teams.
• Maintain accurate records of project costs, contractual correspondence, payments, and commercial reports.
• Ensure compliance with project budgets, contractual deadlines, and commercial procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a relevant Engineering Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contracting company (mandatory).
• Proven experience in high-rise building and tower construction projects in the UAE.
• Strong practical knowledge of both Pre-Contract and Post-Contract Quantity Surveying.
• Excellent knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and tender documentation.
• Good understanding of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, variations, claims, and contract administration.
• Hands‑on experience in subcontractor payments, IPCs, variation orders, and final account settlements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and relevant QS measurement software.
• Excellent analytical, commercial negotiation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple project stakeholders.

• Candidates with direct experience in UAE high-rise tower projects under main contractors will be strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage both pre-contract and post-contract responsibilities.
• Candidates with consultancy-only or subcontractor-only experience will not meet the mandatory main contracting experience requirement.