Sr. Quantity Surveyor
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial control and cost management for projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing valuations, variations, claims, and subcontractor payments with strong FIDIC knowledge.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end commercial and cost control activities for assigned projects
- Prepare and finalize bills of quantities, cost estimates, and commercial reports
- Lead monthly valuations, client payment certifications, and subcontract payments
- Manage variations, claims, EOT submissions, and prolongation cost assessments
- Review commercial and contractual correspondence and ensure compliance with FIDIC
- Conduct site visits to verify progress and quantities
- Oversee QS team outputs and provide guidance where required
- Support procurement evaluation, subcontractor negotiations, and final accounts
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, cost reconciliations, and commercial dashboards
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting across multiple concurrent projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
- 15+ years of total QS experience, including 10+ years in the UAE
- Minimum 10–15 years in a QS position
- Strong background with main contractors (mandatory)
- Experience in luxury villas, residential buildings, or high‑rise projects
- Strong FIDIC contractual knowledge and claims expertise
- Proficient in MS Excel and QS software; CCS Candy or similar is an advantage
- Experience managing QS teams and handling multiple projects
- MRICS certification (strong plus)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
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Job Description
- Nova International General Contracting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial control, cost management, and contractual administration for a project in Abu Dhabi.
- This senior role ensures accurate valuations, effective cost reporting, timely certifications, and strong management of variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end commercial and cost control activities for assigned projects.
- Prepare and finalize bills of quantities, cost estimates, and commercial reports.
- Lead monthly valuations, client payment certifications, and subcontract payments.
- Manage variations, claims, EOT submissions, and prolongation cost assessments.
- Review commercial and contractual correspondence and ensure compliance with FIDIC.
- Conduct site visits to verify progress and quantities.
- Oversee QS team outputs and provide guidance where required.
- Support procurement evaluation, subcontractor negotiations, and final accounts.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, cost reconciliations, and commercial dashboards.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting across multiple concurrent projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
- 15+ years of total QS experience, including 10+ years in the UAE.
- Minimum 10–15 years in a QS position.
- Strong background with main contractors (mandatory).
- Experience in luxury villas, residential buildings, or high‑rise projects.
- Strong FIDIC contractual knowledge and claims expertise.
- Proficient in MS Excel and QS software; CCS Candy or similar is an advantage.
- Experience managing QS teams and handling multiple projects.
- MRICS certification (strong plus).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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