Lead Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
Egis is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to manage pre-contract QS activities on large-scale construction projects in Dubai. The role requires 10+ years of experience, RICS certification, and expertise in cost planning, tender documentation, and contract negotiation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead QS role on pre‑contract quantity surveying activities within the delivery function, ensuring accurate, timely, and high‑quality outputs.
- Serve as a key commercial interface with clients, attending meetings, presenting cost information with clear advice and recommendations.
- Hold ultimate responsibility as the gatekeeper for all pre‑contract QS deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Manage, guide, and support a team of QS and SQS staff, overseeing workload distribution, deliverable quality, and technical development.
- Prepare, review, and approve detailed cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies across multiple projects.
- Oversee the preparation of bills of quantities, tender documentation, scope definitions, and procurement packages.
- Drive tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and procurement recommendations.
- Work closely with design teams to ensure alignment between design development, budgets, and project objectives.
- Lead value engineering activities to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
- Monitor and report on project financial performance, including cash flow forecasts.
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure favourable terms and pricing.
- Provide strong working knowledge of consultancy and construction contracts, including FIDIC and regional GCC practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Professional certification from a recognised body (e.g., RICS)
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on large scale construction projects
- Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Causeway) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- In depth knowledge of construction practices and methodologies
- Thorough understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and local construction regulations in the UAE
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in the Middle East construction industry is highly desirable
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous
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Company Overview
- Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services.
- With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects.
Job Description
- Lead QS role on pre‑contract quantity surveying activities within the delivery function, ensuring accurate, timely, and high‑quality outputs.
- Serve as a key commercial interface with clients, attending meetings, presenting cost information with clear advice and recommendations, and supporting informed decision‑making.
- Hold ultimate responsibility as the gatekeeper for all pre‑contract QS deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission to clients.
- Manage, guide, and support a team of QS and SQS staff, overseeing workload distribution, deliverable quality, and technical development.
- Prepare, review, and approve detailed cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies across multiple projects.
- Oversee the preparation of bills of quantities, tender documentation, scope definitions, and procurement packages.
- Drive tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and procurement recommendations in line with project requirements.
- Work closely with design teams to ensure alignment between design development, budgets, and project objectives.
- Lead value engineering activities to identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining required performance and quality standards.
- Monitor and report on project financial performance, including cash flow forecasts.
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure favourable terms and pricing.
- Provide strong working knowledge of consultancy and construction contracts, including FIDIC and regional GCC practices, providing clear contractual advice and preparing or reviewing all relevant documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Professional certification from a recognised body (e.g., RICS)
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in quantity surveying, with a focus on large‑scale construction projects
- Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Causeway) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- In‑depth knowledge of construction practices and methodologies
- Thorough understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and local construction regulations in the UAE
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organisational skills and capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in the Middle East construction industry is highly desirable
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous
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