Senior Project Surveyor
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About the Role
AECOM is hiring a Senior Project Surveyor for a major Abu Dhabi development, leading post-contract commercial management activities. The role requires daily site travel, supervising a Project Surveyor, and handling cost control, contract administration, and claims management.
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Responsibilities
- Act as custodian of the Cost Plan; update and report variances, risks, and forecasts.
- Track committed, incurred, and paid costs; prepare monthly cost and earned value reports.
- Prepare Pricing Schedules & BoQs for new works and changes.
- Support procurement processes, tender clarifications, and commercial evaluations.
- Administer contracts in accordance with the Employer’s procedures and Construction Contract.
- Review payment applications for compliance, progress accuracy, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare payment certification and maintain payment logs.
- Identify and track potential changes; prepare cost assessments and estimates.
- Maintain change registers and ensure compliance with contractual timeframes.
- Monitor compliance to reduce claim exposure; review contractor claims for entitlement, accuracy, and contractual compliance.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and payment reconciliations.
- Supervise one Project Surveyor and oversee day to day commercial tasks.
Requirements
- Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent.
- 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).
- 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.
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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 work closely with, and report to, the Commercial & Contracts Lead.
- 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 the Employer’s procedures and Construction Contract.
- Payment Certification: Review payment applications for compliance, progress accuracy, and supporting documentation.
- Change Management: Identify and track potential changes; prepare cost assessments and estimates.
- Claims Management: Monitor compliance to reduce claim exposure; review contractor claims for entitlement, accuracy, and contractual compliance.
- Cost Management during Construction: Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow updates, and payment reconciliations.
- Team & Leadership: Supervise one Project Surveyor and oversee day to day commercial tasks.
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).
- 48/5 work week.
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 global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
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