Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
Peergrowth seeks a Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi to manage project budgets, cost estimation, quantity surveying, and subcontractor management. Requires a Civil Engineering degree and 5-7 years of experience in UAE construction projects.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates for construction, engineering, procurement, subcontracting, and commissioning activities
- Develop, structure, and maintain project budgets, including cost breakdowns by work packages
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost deviations
- Prepare cost to complete forecasts and final cost projections
- Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies
- Prepare, review, and validate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on approved design drawings
- Verify quantities and ensure alignment between design documentation and actual site conditions
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
- Participate in tendering activities, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial negotiations
- Monitor project costs, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle
- Track budget variances, analyze root causes, and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare monthly cost reports, management reports, and financial summaries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying within General Contracting, EPC, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Building Construction projects in the UAE
- Strong experience in project cost estimation, budget control, quantity surveying, and subcontractor management
- Proven experience in tendering, procurement support, and commercial evaluations
- Experience with FIDIC contracts and UAE contracting practices is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), AutoCAD, and cost management software
- Strong understanding of UAE construction market rates, productivity norms, and cost control methodologies
- Fluent in English
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Job Overview
- The Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling project budgets throughout all project phases.
- The role ensures accurate cost estimation, budget management, quantity verification, subcontractor payment certification, variation management, and cost reporting while supporting project profitability and commercial control.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates for construction, engineering, procurement, subcontracting, and commissioning activities.
- Develop, structure, and maintain project budgets, including cost breakdowns by work packages, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and services.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost deviations.
- Prepare cost to complete forecasts and final cost projections.
- Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization strategies.
- Prepare, review, and validate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on approved design drawings and project specifications.
- Verify quantities and ensure alignment between design documentation and actual site conditions.
- Update BOQs following design revisions, approved variations, or scope changes.
- Perform quantity take offs from construction drawings and shop drawings.
- Collect, analyze, and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Participate in tendering activities, subcontractor evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
- Prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets for management review.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory), Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Cost Engineering or Quantity Surveying within General Contracting, EPC, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Building Construction projects in the UAE.
- Strong experience in project cost estimation, budget control, quantity surveying, and subcontractor management.
- Proven experience in tendering, procurement support, and commercial evaluations.
- Experience with FIDIC contracts and UAE contracting practices is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), AutoCAD, and cost management software.
- Strong understanding of UAE construction market rates, productivity norms, and cost control methodologies.
- Fluent in English.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Cost Estimation & Budget Management
- Quantity Surveying & BOQ Preparation
- Cost Control & Financial Reporting
- Tender Evaluation & Commercial Analysis
- Subcontractor Management
- Variations & Claims Management
- Contract Administration
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Cost to Complete Analysis
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- Commercial Negotiation Skills
- Financial & Analytical Thinking
Areas of Responsibility
- Project Budget Formation and Cost Monitoring
- Quantity Verification and BOQ Management
- Tendering and Commercial Evaluation
- Subcontractor Valuation and Payment Certification
- Variations, Claims, and Cost Impact Assessment
- Contract Administration and Commercial Documentation
- Cost Reporting and Financial Forecasting
- Coordination with Finance, Procurement, Contracts, and Site Teams
- Project Profitability Monitoring and Cost Optimization
- Support Management Decision Making Through Commercial Analysis
Key Success Measures
- Accuracy of Cost Estimates and Budget Forecasts
- Effective Cost Control and Budget Compliance
- Timely Certification of Subcontractor Payments
- Proper Management of Variations and Claims
- Accuracy of Quantity Take Offs and BOQs
- Timely Submission of Cost Reports and Forecasts
- Reduction of Cost Overruns and Commercial Risks
- Improved Project Profitability and Financial Visibility
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