Senior Quantity Surveyor
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead our Tender and Commercial Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of pre- and post-contract quantity surveying, cost estimation, tendering, commercial operations, and supplier/subcontractor payment processes. This leadership role demands technical accuracy, commercial insight, and strategic thinking to support the company's profitability and contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Tendering & Estimation:
- Lead the preparation of tender submissions including cost estimation, BOQ review, rate build-up, and pricing strategies.
- Coordinate with estimator, procurement, and planning teams to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
- Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications, VE to understand project scope and commercial requirements.
- Attend tender clarification meetings and manage RFI processes.
Commercial Management:
- Oversee post-award commercial activities including contract review, variations, and interim valuations.
- Manage commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and cost control measures to ensure financial targets are achieved.
- Ensure contractual and commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Subcontractor & Supplier Payments:
- Review and verify subcontractor and supplier payment applications in coordination with project teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate certification of payments as per contract terms.
- Manage payment cycles, monitor retention and advance recovery, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Resolve disputes or discrepancies related to subcontractor and supplier accounts.
- Maintain accurate records of payments, agreements, and correspondence for audit and reporting purposes.
Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor junior quantity surveyors and estimators in the department.
- Allocate tasks, review deliverables, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
- Provide ongoing training and performance guidance to enhance department capabilities.
Reporting & Coordination:
- Prepare commercial reports, cost analysis, risk assessments, and value engineering recommendations.
- Support the Head of Commercial in strategic decision-making through financial and commercial insights.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, procurement, accounts, and project teams to maintain clear and professional communication.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12 to 15 years of total experience and a minimum of 10 years of UAE experience with main contractor is preferred
- Strong background in tendering, estimation, cost management, and subcontractor/supplier payments.
- Proficiency in cost estimation and MS Office.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC and local contract regulations.
- Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Locations
- United Arab Emirates
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