Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineer with strong experience in gypsum ceiling, drywall, painting, and interior finishing works. The ideal candidate should have solid knowledge of quantity surveying, cost control, estimation, subcontractor management, and commercial activities for construction and fit-out projects.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tendering through project completion, ensuring accurate measurements, cost control, variations, valuations, and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs, BOQs, estimates, and cost plans for civil, gypsum ceiling, drywall, painting, and finishing works.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope of works to identify quantities, materials, and project requirements.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, quotations, and subcontractor comparisons.
• Measure and value completed works, particularly gypsum ceiling, partitions, drywall, painting, and other finishing works.
• Prepare interim payment applications and monthly valuations.
• Review and certify subcontractor and supplier payment applications.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variations, additional works, and claims.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and provide regular cost reports and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, costs, variations, commitments, and payments.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Foremen, Planning Engineers, and Accounts regarding commercial matters.
• Review subcontractor quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Assist in procurement by preparing material and subcontractor comparison sheets.
• Monitor material usage and wastage, particularly for gypsum boards, metal framing, jointing materials, paints, primers, and related finishing materials.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or project requirements.
• Prepare rate analysis for civil and finishing works.
• Review contractual documents, specifications, drawings, and terms and conditions.
• Maintain proper documentation for variation orders, claims, payment certificates, and final accounts.
• Prepare and finalize subcontractor final accounts and project final accounts.
• Support project management in resolving commercial and contractual issues.
• Ensure all measurements and commercial records are properly maintained and supported by site documentation.

Required Technical Experience

The ideal candidate should have hands-on Quantity Surveying experience in:

• Gypsum ceiling works
• Gypsum board partitions and drywall
• Suspended ceilings
• Bulkheads and decorative gypsum works
• Metal framing and ceiling suspension systems
• Skimming and plastering works
• Wall and ceiling painting
• Primer, putty, emulsion and decorative paint systems
• Interior finishing works
• Civil and general maintenance works
• Fit-out and renovation projects

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 5–8 years of Quantity Surveying experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong experience in gypsum ceiling, painting, drywall, fit-out, and finishing works.
• UAE construction/fit-out experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, estimation, rate analysis, variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Experience dealing with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying/cost management software is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects or packages.

Preferred Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with interior fit-out, maintenance, renovation, gypsum ceiling, painting, and finishing contractors and have practical knowledge of measuring and pricing these works.

Candidates with strong UAE experience and knowledge of local construction rates and practices will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Quantity Take-Off & Measurement
• BOQ Preparation
• Cost Estimation
• Rate Analysis
• Cost Control
• Interim Valuations
• Variations & Claims
• Subcontractor Management
• Procurement & Quotation Analysis
• Final Accounts
• Contract Administration
• Negotiation Skills
• Excellent MS Excel Skills
• Drawing & Specification Review

Employment Details

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineer
Industry: Construction / Fit-Out / General Maintenance
Specialization: Gypsum Ceiling, Painting & Interior Finishing Works
Location: UAE
Experience: Minimum 5–8 years, preferably with UAE experience

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person