Quantity Surveyor – Construction

Your tasks

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction contracting company based in Dubai, UAE. The role will focus on pre-contract quantity surveying, tendering and estimation, as well as post-contract cost control across building construction projects. The successful candidate will support project cost management throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring strong commercial control and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare quantity take-offs, measurements and Bills of Quantities (BOQ). • Support tendering and estimation activities, including pricing and commercial submissions. • Review project drawings, specifications and tender documents. • Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. • Monitor project budgets and cost performance. • Track committed costs, actual costs and cost variances. • Prepare monthly WIP reports and cost forecasts. • Coordinate with Finance and Project teams to ensure accurate cost reporting. • Support variation management, commercial administration and final accounts.Key Responsibilities • Prepare quantity take-offs, measurements and Bills of Quantities (BOQ). • Support tendering and estimation activities, including pricing and commercial submissions. • Review project drawings, specifications and tender documents. • Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. • Monitor project budgets and cost performance. • Track committed costs, actual costs and cost variances. • Prepare monthly WIP reports and cost forecasts. • Coordinate with Finance and Project teams to ensure accurate cost reporting. • Support variation management, commercial administration and final accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the construction or contracting industry. • Strong experience in BOQ preparation, tendering, estimation and cost control. • Experience with WIP reporting, cost-to-complete and margin forecasting. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. • Experience in the UAE construction market is an advantage.