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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for managing project costs, controlling expenditures, and ensuring financial certainty throughout the project lifecycle. You will work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver exceptional value and maintain transparent cost management practices.
This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in cost control and contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Manage and control project expenditures on behalf of the contracting entity, ensuring all payments comply with contractual reimbursement principles, including schedules of rates, bills of quantities, and materials tracking
- Develop, implement, and maintain cost management strategies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and contractual terms and conditions
- Monitor and forecast anticipated final project costs, reviewing and approving cost forecasts to ensure financial certainty and budget adherence
- Oversee the management of variations, amendments, and variances, including monthly cashflow forecasting and the application of contractual provisions as required
- Review and approve monthly post-contract valuations, cost reports, variation orders, and final accounts for individual work packages
- Prepare and analyze cost reports, providing clear and transparent communication to project stakeholders regarding financial performance and budget status
- Support the project team in responding to contractor claims and disputes, providing specialist advice on contractual and financial implications
- Conduct thorough reviews of schedules of rates and bills of quantities prepared by cost consultants, offering recommendations to support pre-tender estimates and budgets
- Collaborate with the supply chain, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to foster effective relationships and ensure optimum value for money in procurement and project delivery
- Utilize digital measurement, cost planning, and tender document tools to streamline cost management processes and enhance accuracy
- Escalate cost control matters and non-conformances to project leadership as appropriate, maintaining transparency and accountability
- Provide specialist expertise and advice on financial implications of identified and potential project risks
- Bachelor's degree (BSc) or Master's degree (MSc) in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related field
- Professional qualification and registration with a recognized statutory body such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent professional organization
- Proven experience in cost control, cost management, and financial analysis within construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong proficiency with digital measurement tools, cost planning software, and tender document management systems
- Demonstrated expertise in post-contract valuations, variation management, and cashflow forecasting
- Excellent understanding of construction contracts, contractual principles, and bills of quantities
- Strong numerical aptitude and…
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