Graduate Surveyor - Cost Management Surveyor (Buildings)
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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a recent graduate in Quantity Surveying or related field to join its Graduate Program in Dubai. The role involves assisting with cost management, quantity surveying, and tender documentation for building projects.
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Responsibilities
- Assist Quantity Surveying staff on pre contract and post contract deliverables
- Complete measurement of quantities for cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities
- Assist with preparation of tender documentation
- Assist with viability studies and cost estimates
- Assist with implementing cost control procedures
- Assist with evaluating variations and change orders
- Market test rates and analyze tender returns
- Assist with upkeep of technical library and cost databases
- Assist with report formatting and quality assurance
Requirements
- Recently graduated or final year student in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline
- Graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024
- Minimum GPA of 3.2
- Strong motivation to develop technical and professional skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Company Description
- AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering projects that create positive impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting Quantity Surveying staff for Assets (Buildings Team) on both pre contract and post contract deliverables.
- Undertakes responsibilities under the supervision of a more senior Project Surveyor.
- Completes the measurement of quantities for input into cost plans, cost estimates and bills of quantities.
- Assists with the preparation of tender documentation.
- Assists with viability studies and cost estimates.
- Assists with implementing, maintaining and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the duration of a project.
- Assists with providing necessary input related to financial claims.
- Assists with evaluating variations, additions and omissions, etc, and incorporating these into monthly cost reports.
- Assists with preparing, pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractors.
- Market tests rates and analyses tender returns for input into rates databases and estimates.
- Assists with upkeep of the technical library, including cost data, benchmarks and maintenance of the various asset databases.
- Assists with report formatting, data management and quality assurance procedures across all core service lines.
Qualifications
- Recently graduated or final year student in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong motivation to develop technical and professional skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024.
- Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.2 and above.
- If you hold a Master’s Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelor’s Degree.
Additional Information
- Applications open: May 4th, 2026
- Applications close: June 15th, 2026
- Review of CVs, phone screening, assessments and technical interviews: June and July 2026
- Mobilization & visa processing: August September
- Start Date: August October
- Program Orientation: October 2026
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Benefits
- AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan,
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