Join a leading Dubai-based consultancy as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where your expertise in pre- and post-contract work will be pivotal in shaping large-scale, complex construction projects.Due to the client's requirements successful Quantity Surveyor candidates must have 10 years of post-qualification experience.This is a great opportunity for an MRICS Senior Quantity Surveyor with aviation experience to relocate to Dubai!Project DetailsAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be based at the client's office, with on-site work involving prestigious large-scale aviation construction projects as well as redevelopment and residential projects.This is a full-time, permanent position, which is an ideal opportunity for relocation, as visa sponsorship can be provided for successful candidates.Suitable candidates should have MRICS status or MRICS to be awarded within a few months or so.Responsibilities and Duties
Lead Value Engineering and Cost Control initiatives across various contracts.
Administering FIDIC conditions of contract and international methods of measurement.
Reviewing of the all the Correspondence, handle claims, prepare the final account.
Attending meetings, drafting the MOM and Rate and measurement dispute handling, AVV, quotation review, Value Engineering etc.
Supervision of and preparation of cost plans
Supervision of and management of tender evaluation & assessment work
Preparation of recommendations for award of contractor packages
Managing, checking and preparing and presenting cash flow & cost management advice to clients
Interpreting and offering advice on contract
Ensuring contractual notices and client entitlements are properly administered
Management of and preparation of contractor's payment recommendations
Checking the measuring & valuing variations
Taking responsibility for the agreement of final accounts
Management of several staff members, both Quantity Surveyors and Measurement Technicians
Desired Skills and Experience
Previous value engineering experience
Strong pre-contract experience
Some exposure to projects within the aviation sector would be ideal
Experience in high-rise residential projects
Middle East experience would be ideal
Candidates must have experience with the measurements of bills of quantities and cost planning
Strong client-facing and communication skills.
Other qualifications in arbitration, claims etc. are useful
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree qualification in Quantity Surveying from a UK or internationally recognised university, with a special preference for the module on measurement.
Due to the client's requirements for approval onto the project, candidates must also have a minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience in quantity surveying following the successful completion of their QS degree. Candidates with less than 10 years of post-graduate experience will not be considered.
Candidates must also be MRICS qualified or working towards this.
Employing Company Overview and ProfileThis employer is dynamic and well-established cost consultancy with deep expertise across the construction industry. They have a proven track record in delivering professional services for buildings, infrastructure, civil engineering, and interior design projects throughout the Middle East.Work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment with one of the longest-serving cost consultancies in the Middle East.Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
Up to 40k AED per month all in salary (to include basic salary, family allowance, transport allowance and airfare)