Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Infrastructure Company: Desert Man Transporting & Contracting LLC (DMTC) Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Job Type: Full-Time Department: Commercial / Contracts Experience: 15+ years experience

About the Company

Desert Man Transporting & Contracting LLC (DMTC) is an established contracting and transportation company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our business activities include civil infrastructure, roadworks, pipeline works, earthworks, excavation, transportation, heavy equipment, and construction-related services.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead quantity surveying and commercial activities across our construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost management, contract administration, quantity verification, tender evaluation, variation claims, payment applications, and financial reporting to ensure effective commercial control and project profitability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UAE construction and infrastructure contracting, strong contractual knowledge, and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities1. Commercial Management & Cost Control

• Lead commercial and quantity surveying activities throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage to final account settlement.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, cost plans, cash flow forecasts, and commercial reports.
• Track actual expenditure, committed costs, variations, and forecast final project costs.
• Identify commercial risks, potential cost overruns, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Provide regular financial and commercial updates to project management and senior management.
• Ensure accurate measurement, valuation, and cost allocation for project activities.

1. Quantity Take-Offs, BOQs & Estimation

• Prepare, review, and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQs), quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, tender documents, and contract requirements to establish accurate project quantities.
• Review quantities for earthworks, excavation, backfilling, roadworks, asphalt, concrete, pipelines, underground utilities, and other infrastructure activities, as applicable.
• Evaluate tender pricing, rates, resource requirements, and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, and commercial risks in tender documents and BOQs.
• Support tender submissions, pricing strategies, and commercial bid evaluations.

1. Contract Administration & Claims

• Administer contractual and commercial requirements in accordance with project agreements.
• Review contract conditions, payment terms, measurement rules, and variation procedures.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate variation orders, claims, and additional work submissions.
• Maintain records of contractual notices, instructions, changes, and supporting documentation.
• Assess the commercial implications of scope changes, delays, and additional works.
• Assist in preparing and evaluating extension-of-time-related cost submissions and other contractual claims, where applicable.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes through accurate records, contractual analysis, and negotiation.

1. Interim Payments & Final Accounts

• Prepare and review interim payment applications and supporting measurement records.
• Verify completed work quantities with site teams, clients, and consultants.
• Monitor certification, payment status, outstanding receivables, and contractual deadlines.
• Review subcontractor payment applications and certify quantities in accordance with subcontract terms.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize project final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure all payments and valuations are properly documented and commercially justified.

1. Subcontractor & Procurement Management

• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for scope, quantities, rates, exclusions, and commercial terms.
• Prepare commercial comparisons and recommendations for subcontract awards.
• Negotiate rates, payment terms, and contractual conditions within delegated authority.
• Monitor subcontractor costs and commitments against approved budgets.
• Coordinate with procurement, project management, and site teams to control material and subcontracting costs.
• Verify invoices, delivery records, and quantities against approved purchase orders and contractual requirements.

1. Reporting, Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare periodic commercial reports, cost-value reconciliations, and forecast final account statements.
• Maintain accurate records of BOQs, measurement sheets, variations, claims, payment certificates, and contract correspondence.
• Establish effective commercial tracking and document control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial policies, project specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Support internal audits, commercial reviews, and project closeout activities.

1. Leadership & Coordination

• Guide and supervise junior quantity surveyors and commercial team members, where applicable.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planning teams, procurement, finance, clients, and consultants.
• Participate in commercial meetings, contract reviews, progress meetings, and negotiations.
• Provide practical commercial advice to management on project risks, cost performance, and contractual matters.
• Promote accurate measurement, timely reporting, and consistent commercial procedures across assigned projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Proven experience with construction or infrastructure contractors, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong experience in roadworks, earthworks, excavation, pipeline works, underground utilities, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity measurement, cost estimation, cost control, and commercial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, variation orders, claims, interim payment applications, and final account negotiations.
• Good understanding of construction contract conditions, including FIDIC-based contracts, where applicable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and relevant quantity surveying or cost management software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and commercial deadlines effectively.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working with UAE infrastructure and civil contracting companies.
• Strong commercial awareness and a track record of effective project cost management.
• Experience dealing with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and project management teams.
• Ability to identify contractual entitlements and prepare well-supported variation and claim submissions.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and provide reliable commercial recommendations to management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply through Indeed and submit an updated CV detailing their quantity surveying experience, infrastructure projects, contract administration expertise, and commercial achievements.

Pay: AED1.00 per month

Work Location: In person