Senior Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
KEO is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Dubai. You will manage cost, contract, and financial control for large-scale construction projects, with experience in roads and infrastructure valued.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and control the project budget and provide regular cost reports to client and project team
- Oversee preparation of procurement documents, tendering processes, and contractor selection
- Implement and manage FIDIC contracts, including reviewing conditions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance
- Prepare detailed cost estimates including material and labor costs for different project stages
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions including cost reports, payments, and contractor claims
- Manage assessment, evaluation, and negotiation of project changes and variations
- Identify and assess potential financial risks and provide mitigation strategies
- Participate in value engineering exercises to find cost effective solutions
- Maintain good working relationship with client, contractors, and consultants
Requirements
- 12 years work experience
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- Hands on experience in large scale infrastructure projects in the UAE preferred
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Overview
- KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end to end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.
Responsibilities
- Managing and controlling the project budget and providing regular cost reports to the client and project team. Ensure that the project is delivered within the approved budget and cost expectations.
- Overseeing the preparation of procurement documents, tendering processes, and contractor selection. Ensure that all procurement activities are in line with project objectives, timelines, and budget.
- Implementing and managing FIDIC contracts, including reviewing contract conditions, managing variations, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Resolve any disputes related to contracts, and handle claims and negotiations.
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, including material and labor costs, for different stages of the project. Analyze and advise on costs related to construction methods, resource requirements, and schedule impacts.
- Maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions, including cost reports, payments, and contractor claims. Prepare periodic reports for senior management and the client.
- Managing the assessment, evaluation, and negotiation of project changes and variations. Ensure that changes are appropriately documented and that their impact on the project’s budget and timeline is effectively managed.
- Identifying and assessing potential financial risks and providing mitigation strategies. Collaborate with the project team to minimize cost overruns and delays.
- Participating in value engineering exercises to find cost effective solutions while maintaining project quality and standards.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with the client, contractors, and consultants. Provide advice on cost related matters and act as the primary point of contact for all financial and contractual issues.
Qualifications
- 12 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
- Hands on experience in large scale infrastructure projects in the UAE is preferred.
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