Infrastructure Senior Quantity Surveyor - Post contract
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About the Role
CDM Smith is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor for infrastructure projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing cost-related aspects including BOQs, cost plans, estimates, and contract administration.
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Responsibilities
- Manage all cost related aspects of construction projects, including preparing and reviewing BOQs, cost plans, and detailed estimates
- Monitor and control project costs, verify contractor claims, prepare cost reports, and support value engineering initiatives
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients, analyzing variations, updating cost forecasts, and contributing to tender evaluations and contract administration
- Support risk assessments, maintain accurate cost records, and promote adherence to company standards, local regulations, and client requirements
Requirements
- 8 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in cost control, cost management, and cost planning
- Strong capability in preparing, reviewing, and managing BOQs and related quantity take offs
- Experience in cost reporting, including periodic financial reports, cash flow projections, and variance analyses
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Professional certification (e.g., RICS or equivalent) is an advantage
- Proven experience in large scale infrastructure or building projects, preferably within the Middle East region
- Solid understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, local market rates, and relevant regulations
- Proficiency with quantity surveying and cost management software, along with strong skills in MS Excel
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
- Professional member of RICS or other professional body with minimum post qualified experience as specified
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Company Description
- CDM Smith is a global engineering and construction firm delivering integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, and energy for public and private clients.
- The company focuses on anticipating future infrastructure and environmental needs while delivering practical, high quality results today.
- CDM Smith supports clients across the entire project life cycle, from planning and design to construction and operations, creating lasting value and resilient assets.
Role Description
- This is a full time, on site Senior Quantity Surveyor role based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- The Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage all cost related aspects of construction projects, including preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), cost plans, and detailed estimates.
- The role involves monitoring and controlling project costs, verifying contractor claims, preparing cost reports, and supporting value engineering initiatives to ensure financial efficiency.
- Daily tasks include coordinating with project managers, engineers, and clients, analyzing variations, updating cost forecasts, and contributing to tender evaluations and contract administration.
- The Senior Quantity Surveyor will also support risk assessments, maintain accurate cost records, and promote adherence to company standards, local regulations, and client requirements.
Qualifications
- 8 10+ years of demonstrated expertise in cost control, cost management, and cost planning to support effective project budgeting and financial oversight.
- Strong capability in preparing, reviewing, and managing BOQs and related quantity take offs in line with project specifications and industry standards.
- Experience in cost reporting, including periodic financial reports, cash flow projections, and variance analyses for complex construction projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., RICS or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Proven experience in large scale infrastructure or building projects, preferably within the Middle East region.
- Solid understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, local market rates, and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency with quantity surveying and cost management software, along with strong skills in MS Excel and other analytical tools.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, with a focus on collaborative problem solving.
- Attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced project environment.
- Professional member of a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor in Quantity Surveying Division or any other Professional Member in Quantity Surveying with minimum post qualified experience of 05 years or Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying, with a minimum post qualified experience of 10 years or
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