Quantity Surveyor

🏗️ QS / ESTIMATOR | INTERIOR FIT-OUT | DUBAI

I’m currently supporting a residential fit-out contractor in Dubai who are looking to appoint an experienced QS / Estimator to join their commercial team.

💰 Salary: up to AED 20,000 per month

The Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in interior fit-out and will be responsible for both pre- and post-contract commercial activities, from tender pricing and estimating through to variations, valuations and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate tenders, BOQs and detailed cost estimates
• Carry out quantity take-offs from drawings and site measurements
• Analyse drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Prepare detailed pricing and tender submissions
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance
• Manage variations, claims and additional works
• Prepare interim payment applications
• Manage subcontractor valuations and payments
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out
• Maintain accurate cost reports and commercial documentation
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide commercial input throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements:

• 5–10 years’ experience as a QS or Estimator within Dubai fit-out/construction
• Strong interior/residential fit-out experience
• Proven experience in tender pricing and estimating
• Strong knowledge of BOQs and quantity take-offs
• Good understanding of UAE material and labour rates
• Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts
• Experience with interim payment applications and subcontractor valuations
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills with clients, consultants and subcontractors