Quantity Surveyor - Construction Cost Management

Quantity Surveyor
- Construction Cost Management Job Snapshot
- Role:
Quantity Surveyor

- Location:

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Cost Estimating

- Experience:

Proven experience in construction or infrastructure cost management; minimum years not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Overview AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support construction cost management and commercial control activities in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will manage project expenditures, monitor construction budgets, review contractor valuations and maintain accurate financial forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. The role involves ensuring that payments and cost assessments comply with contractual provisions, schedules of rates, bills of quantities and relevant project requirements.

Working with project teams, contractors, cost consultants, suppliers and other stakeholders, the Quantity Surveyor will provide specialist advice on variations, claims, procurement costs and financial risks. The position requires strong expertise in post-contract quantity surveying, construction cost control, cash flow forecasting, contract administration and financial reporting.

Job Details
- Country:
United Arab Emirates
- City:
Al Ain
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Cost Estimating
- Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality:
Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Manage and monitor project expenditures on behalf of the contracting entity.
• Ensure construction payments comply with applicable contractual reimbursement principles.
• Review cost assessments against approved schedules of rates and bills of quantities.
• Monitor material tracking information relevant to project expenditure.
• Develop and maintain cost management procedures aligned with contractual requirements.
• Support effective control of construction budgets and financial commitments.
• Identify cost variances and communicate their implications to project stakeholders.
• Promote transparent and accurate cost management throughout project delivery.

• Monitor anticipated final project costs and prepare updated financial forecasts.
• Review and approve cost forecasts within assigned responsibilities.
• Evaluate projected expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare and review monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Identify potential budget overruns and recommend appropriate cost control measures.
• Monitor financial trends affecting project cost performance.
• Provide reliable cost information to support project management decisions.
• Maintain accurate financial assessments throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Review and approve monthly post-contract valuations.
• Assess contractor payment applications against contractual requirements.
• Review measured quantities, schedules of rates and relevant supporting documentation.
• Evaluate cost reports and payment-related financial information.
• Verify that valuations reflect applicable contract provisions.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel to resolve valuation discrepancies.
• Support accurate and timely assessment of construction expenditures.
• Maintain appropriate records of payment evaluations and cost assessments.

• Manage and review construction variations and contract amendments.
• Assess the financial implications of proposed changes to project scope.
• Review variation orders and supporting cost information.
• Evaluate cost variances arising during project execution.
• Apply relevant contractual provisions when assessing changes.
• Coordinate with project teams regarding variation documentation.
• Monitor the effects of approved changes on project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate records of variation assessments and associated financial adjustments.

• Review and approve final accounts for assigned work packages.
• Verify relevant financial information and supporting documentation.
• Assess outstanding variations and contractual cost adjustments.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders regarding final account matters.
• Support resolution of outstanding commercial and valuation issues.
• Maintain accurate records of final account assessments.
• Contribute to transparent financial close-out of construction work packages.

• Review schedules of rates prepared…