Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor is required to join a consultancy business to work on high-rise luxury branded residence in Dubai.

This role is suitable for Quantity Surveyor candidates with experience in the Middle East Region. Applications from candidates with experience working on high-rise buildings are highly welcome.

Suitable candidate should have a Quantity Surveying degree from a recognised University or Corporate Membership of an internationally recognised Quantity Surveying institution.

Project Details

This is a post-contract role, working with a main contractor on-site. The project is a 2-tower high-rise building, which is a luxury branded residence worth 490mil UAE. It is a 24-month project concluding in February next year.

Their client for this project is a leading real estate developer in Dubai.

Due to the nature of the role previous experience in the Middle East is required.

The working week is Monday to Friday 48 hours a week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Interim payment applications in accordance with the terms of the contract and actual work progress.
• Preparing and compiling variation claim documents
• Cost reporting, controlling & monitoring, Budget updating.
• Project Cash flow and periodic assessments of anticipated final cost and reporting.
• Preparing KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reports, to monitor Budget Cost
• Prepare & Compile Final Accounts Payment applications
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings
• Control project scope to meet project objectives to enhance project deliverables and key work activities.
• Monitor and control costs throughout the project

Desired Skills and Experience

• 7 years of relevant Quantity Surveyor experience either from consultancy or main contractor background
• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor in the Middle East region, 3 years minimum
• 5 years of experience working on high-rise projects would be ideal
• Knowledge of pre- and post-contract administration.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, drawings and specifications.
• Candidates must have strong client-facing skills
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff.
• Strong communication skills as well as excellent verbal and written English

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc Hons in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university is essential.
• Corporate Membership of an internationally recognised Quantity Surveying institution

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is an international property and construction consultancy. They provide cost management, project management, machinal & electrical services, building surveying, safety services, facilities management and strategic advisory services.

Full details of this employer will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• 20K to 22K AED per month (Negotiable based on previous experience)
• Family visa package + flights included for family
• Medical Insurance
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays