MEP Quantity Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs and related commercial requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting and ELV systems.
• Support tendering, procurement, subcontractor evaluation and comparison of commercial submissions.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and tracking actual costs against approved budgets.
• Measure completed works and prepare monthly payment applications and interim valuations.
• Review subcontractor payment applications and verify quantities and supporting documents.
• Prepare and support submission of variations, change orders and claim supporting documents.
• Maintain records of site instructions, variation logs, payment status and commercial correspondence.
• Assist in monitoring project costs, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Prepare monthly QS commercial reports for project management review.
• Coordinate with project procurement, planning, engineering, finance and subcontractor teams.
• Support final account preparation and settlement with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor or QS Engineer with an MEP contractor.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and quantity surveying principles, cost control and basic contract administration.
• Good understanding of UAE construction practices; familiarity with FIDIC contracts preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and quantity take-off tools; experience with CostX, Plan Swift, Bluebeam, Candy or similar software is an advantage.

• Strong numerical, commercial, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills with site, project, and subcontractor teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in measurement and documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good reporting, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.

• Quantity take-off accuracy and minimal rework.
• Timely submission of monthly payment applications and variations as per project requirements.
• Complete and well-documented variation / claim supporting records.
• Monthly cost and commercial reports updated on time.
• Effective support to cost control, payment recovery, and final account closure.