Senior Project Surveyor
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About the Role
AECOM seeks a Senior Project Surveyor to lead post-contract commercial management on a major Abu Dhabi development. The role requires strong technical competence, independent decision-making, and daily site travel.
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Responsibilities
- Act as custodian of the Cost Plan; update and report variances, risks, and forecasts
- Prepare Pricing Schedules & BoQs for new works and changes
- Administer contracts in accordance with Employer’s procedures and Construction Contract
- Review payment applications and prepare payment certification
- Identify and track potential changes; prepare cost assessments and maintain change registers
- Review contractor claims and prepare recommendation reports
- Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and payment reconciliations
- Supervise one Project Surveyor and support the Commercial & Contracts Lead
Requirements
- QS or Engineering degree or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years experience on large scale projects
- Post contract consultancy experience
- UAE driving license and ability to travel daily to site
- MRICS desirable
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Job Description
- The Senior Project Surveyor will lead post contract commercial management activities on a major Abu Dhabi development.
- The role requires strong technical competence, sound commercial judgement, independent decision making, and daily travel to site.
- The individual will supervise one Project Surveyor and report to the Commercial & Contracts Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost & Budget Control: Act as custodian of the Cost Plan; update and report variances, risks, and forecasts.
- Pricing Schedules & BoQs: Prepare Pricing Schedules & BoQs for new works and changes.
- Contract Administration: Administer contracts in accordance with Employer’s procedures and Construction Contract.
- Payment Certification: Review payment applications and prepare payment certification.
- Change Management: Identify and track potential changes; prepare cost assessments and estimates.
- Claims Management: Review contractor claims and prepare recommendation reports.
- Cost Management during Construction: Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and payment reconciliations.
- Team & Leadership: Supervise one Project Surveyor and support the Commercial & Contracts Lead.
Qualifications
- Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent.
- MRICS Desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience on large scale projects.
- Post contract consultancy experience is essential.
- Must be able to travel daily to site within Abu Dhabi (vehicle and UAE driving licence required).
Additional Skills Required
- Strong English communication and reporting skills.
- Solid understanding of cost control, contract administration, change and claims procedures.
- Ability to negotiate, analyse data, and work independently.
- Proficiency in cost management software and MS Office.
- High professionalism, integrity, and organizational capability.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm.
- We deliver projects that create positive and tangible impact around the world.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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