Quantity Surveyor

JOB SUMMARY The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for cost estimation contract administration and financial control throughout the project lifecycle This role involves quantity takeoffs rate analysis bid preparation payment processing and variation claims to ensure cost efficiency and contractual compliance The Quantity Surveyor collaborates with project teams subcontractors and clients to manage project budgets and financial documentation effectively RESPONSIBILITIES PreContract Stage Conduct quantity takeoffs for all civil elements using AutoCAD based on pricing preambles and compiling the Tender BOQ with description Analyze labor material and plant fixed and variable costs to develop rate breakdowns and pricing strategies while also analyzing direct and indirect cost for the BOQ items Maintain a database of vendors and suppliers floating inquiries to subcontractors for pricing and procurement Evaluate and compare bid quotations clarifying exclusions and qualifications in tender offer submissions Assist in the compilation and submission of bid proposals ensuring compliance with contract requirements PostContract Stage Prepare and agree on payment applications valuations to ensure timely receipt of payments per contract terms Maintain logs for claims and variations negotiating and agreeing on change orders Prepare and compile variation claim documents with supporting evidence for approval Prepare and finalize subcontractor payment applications based on work progress and contract terms Attend progress meetings provide cost projections and updates to clients as required Prepare payment application progress payment claim against value of work done for measured works variations change orders material onsite offsite fluctuations special payments in accordance with contract Compile and submit final account payment applications ensuring compliance with contract obligations Submit monthly payments certificates QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in quantity surveying Minimum of 3 years of experience in quantity surveying in the UAE Indepth knowledge of QCS SMM Local Chamber of Commerce regulations and FIDIC contract forms Strong experience in quantification costing estimation tendering subcontract procurement and contract administration Proficiency in AutoCAD Primavera Planswift and MS Office