Quantity Surveyor (m/f/d)
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About the Role
BeWunder is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management of turnkey projects in Dubai. The role involves cost estimation, budget control, contract administration, and claims management for spatial experiences and event production projects.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and commercial proposals for turnkey projects across Spatial Experiences and Event Production.
- Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), scope breakdowns and structured work packages during tender and proposal phases.
- Prepare tender packages and manage commercial engagement with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Evaluate, benchmark and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to align project budgets with design, technical and operational requirements.
- Establish and maintain project cost control systems, ensuring continuous visibility of budget performance, risks and opportunities.
- Manage project variations, change orders and commercial adjustments from identification through negotiation and final agreement.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies for variations, extension of time claims, disruption claims and other contractual entitlements.
- Interpret and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective management of contractual risks.
- Manage subcontractor commercial performance, including procurement support, payment assessments, variation evaluations and final account settlements.
- Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial reports for project and business leadership.
- Support project teams in identifying, mitigating and managing commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Management or Contract Administration within project based industries.
- Strong experience within construction related sectors such as main contracting, interior fit out, exhibition construction, MEP, infrastructure, media technology, system integration or other turnkey project environments.
- A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing project costs from tender stage through project completion and final account settlement.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, commercial management principles and claims management processes.
- Proven experience in variation management, contractual claims preparation, negotiation and resolution.
- Advanced analytical and financial management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Fluent English is required.
- A proactive, solution oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
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Your mission
- As a Quantity Surveyor focused on Turnkey Projects, you are responsible for the commercial success of projects from tender stage through to final account settlement.
- You lead the development of cost estimates, project budgets, commercial strategies and cost controls while ensuring that project delivery remains aligned with contractual, financial and business objectives.
- A key part of your role is the management of variations, claims and contractual entitlements.
- Working closely with Project Management, Procurement, Technical Design, Production teams and senior leadership, you provide commercial leadership across a wide range of disciplines including fit out, exhibition construction, event production, AV, lighting, infrastructure and technical systems.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and commercial proposals for turnkey projects across Spatial Experiences and Event Production.
- Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), scope breakdowns and structured work packages during tender and proposal phases.
- Prepare tender packages and manage commercial engagement with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Evaluate, benchmark and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and commercial value.
- Lead value engineering initiatives to align project budgets with design, technical and operational requirements.
- Establish and maintain project cost control systems, ensuring continuous visibility of budget performance, risks and opportunities.
- Manage project variations, change orders and commercial adjustments from identification through negotiation and final agreement.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies for variations, extension of time claims, disruption claims and other contractual entitlements.
- Interpret and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and effective management of contractual risks.
- Manage subcontractor commercial performance, including procurement support, payment assessments, variation evaluations and final account settlements.
- Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial reports for project and business leadership.
- Support project teams in identifying, mitigating and managing commercial and contractual risks throughout project execution.
Your profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Cost Management or Contract Administration within project based industries.
- Strong experience within construction related sectors such as main contracting, interior fit out, exhibition construction, MEP, infrastructure, media technology, system integration or other turnkey project environments.
- A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing project costs from tender stage through project completion and final account settlement.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration, commercial management principles and claims management processes.
- Proven experience in variation management, contractual claims preparation, negotiation and resolution.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop strategic approaches to complex commercial and contractual challenges.
- Advanced analytical and financial management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Fluent English is required. Additional languages, particularly German, are considered an advantage.
- A proactive, solution oriented mindset with strong ownership, accountability and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic project environments.
Why us?
- Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members.
- Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
- Team Engagement Initiatives – team building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
- Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
- Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
- Annual Flight Allowance.
- Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants.
- Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
- Community & Diversity Programme, including an annual BeWunder Culture Day.
- The opportunity to work in an international and multi cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
- Collaborative and motivated working environment.
- Further training opportunities and support in acquiring further qualifications.
About Us
- BeWunder is your turnkey partner specializing in Event Production and Spatial Experiences.
- We create inspiring and unforgettable experiences for our clients and their guests.
- Our team of industry experts in live events and permanent construction bridges the gap between vision and reality.
- We design, deliver and service complex, challenging, and large scale projects in museums, exhibitions, EXPO and brand pavilions, visitor and experience centers, digital art spaces, live events, conferences and multimedia shows.
- Our passion lies in producing multisensory and immersive experiences blending new technologies and content, staged lighting and interactive elements.
- With international track record in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we realize exceptional projects from initial concept design through to final installation.
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