Senior Quantity Surveyor

A great new Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Dubai to join a cost consultancy working on civil engineering projects

Project Details

A great new Senior Quantity Surveyor job in Dubai to join a cost consultancy working on pre and post contract civil engineering projects.

This new Senior Quantity Surveyor job is ideal for QS and Senior QS looking to work on prestigious, large-scale aviation, civil engineering infrastructure projects on major projects such as the Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central as was).

This is a full-time, permanent position, and the employer will provide visa sponsorship for selected candidates.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Associate Director, as Senior QS, you will be an essential part of a collaborative team of Quantity Surveyors and Project Management professionals, contributing to a broad range of pre-contract and post-contract services. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Undertake pre-contract cost estimating for major infrastructure works relating to Al Maktoum International Airport and other significant infrastructure and building projects in Dubai & the Middle East
• Lead the preparation of detailed cost plans and conduct feasibility studies
• Lead the procurement of civil engineering contractors and evaluate tenders
• Lead a team of Junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Manage live post-contract contract administration work
• Take responsibility for the team preparation of final accounts and cost reports
• Liaise directly with client contacts and contractors to ensure project goals are met and client satisfaction is achieved

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will bring:

• 10 years’ relevant postgraduate experience or equivalent is required
•  A strong track record of pre-contract expertise is essential
• Proficiency in undertaking and supervising measurements of bills of quantities, cost planning, and value engineering
• Client-facing experience and excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
• Previous experience in aviation / airport construction and/or civil engineering is preferred; major building project experience to world class standards may also be acceptable

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Candidates must hold a degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university.  Successful completion of a measurement module would be advantageous
• Candidates MUST be MRICS qualified or actively working towards MRICS qualification

Employing Company Overview and Profile

We are pleased to be partnering with a premium cost consultancy firm, that has extensive expertise working with major long term government clients and private developers in Dubai, UAE.

Their long-standing experience is reflected in an impressive client portfolio, which spans diverse and complex projects within aviation, civil engineering and premium apartment construction.

Full details of this exciting employer are provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Circa 30K- 45k AED per month all in salary
• Visa and Flights paid for
• Medical Insurance