Junior Quantity Surveyor

1. Job Description

To support the pre-contract quantity surveying and cost management team through accurate quantity take-offs, measurement sheet preparation, and assistance with Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation for construction projects in the UAE and KSA. The role primarily focuses on quantity measurement from construction drawings, maintaining proper documentation, and delivering accurate outputs within agreed project deadlines.

2. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs for civil, architectural, and structural works based on construction drawings and project documentation.
• Review architectural, structural, and civil drawings to understand the scope of work and identify relevant elements for measurement.
• Prepare quantity take-off sheets and maintain clear, traceable measurement backups for checking and review.
• Assist in preparing and updating Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in accordance with project requirements and applicable methods of measurement.
• Apply relevant measurement standards, including NRM2, POMI, and CESMM, as applicable to the project.
• Use AutoCAD, PlanSwift, CostX, and Microsoft Excel to review drawings, measure quantities, and prepare measurement records.
• Identify apparent discrepancies, missing information, and drawing revisions, and bring them to the attention of the reporting QS.
• Incorporate drawing revisions and review comments into quantity take-offs and measurement sheets.
• Maintain organised project folders, drawing records, measurement files, and other project documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform self-checks and incorporate review comments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Coordinate with the reporting QS and other team members to clarify measurement requirements and resolve routine technical queries.
• Support other pre-contract activities, including BOQ updates, document reviews, and related quantity surveying tasks, as required.
• Work collaboratively with the team and manage assigned tasks to meet agreed submission deadlines.

3. Key Performance Indicators

• Quantity Take-Off Accuracy
• Timely Delivery
• Productivity
• Quality of Measurement
• Drawing and Revision Control
• BOQ Preparation Support
• Documentation Management
• Compliance with Standards
• Teamwork and Communication
• Learning and Development

4. Required Qualifications

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

5. Required Experience

1 to 2 years of relevant experience

6. Key Skills & Competencies

• Construction drawing interpretation.
• Quantity take-off and BOQ preparation.
• Knowledge of measurement standards (NRM2 / POMI / CESMM).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PlanSwift; CostX knowledge desirable.
• Microsoft Excel and quantity calculations.
• Understanding of construction materials and work sections.
• Documentation and attention to detail.
• Teamwork, communication, and time management.

7. Language Requirements (Arabic/ English/ Specific)

English

8. Mandatory Softwares

CostX, Planswift, Autocad, MS Office

Interested candidates are requested to send their latest CVs to

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Work Location: In person