About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered how the backbone of Dubai’s most ambitious projects comes together? As our new MEP Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a central role in keeping the numbers strong, accurate, and insightful — so our builds are just as impressive on the balance sheet as they are on the skyline. This is your chance to join a team where your passion for precision and your expertise in MEP systems truly matter. If you thrive in dynamic environments and crave a seat at the project table (not just behind the scenes), keep reading.
About the Company
We’re a collaborative team driven by big ambitions—just like the city we call home. While we operate in a fast-paced sector, our culture leans supportive rather than stuffy. You’ll find us huddling over plans, trading ideas, and exchanging the occasional quip about who makes the best shawarma. We take the long view on growth, both in our business and for our people. New perspectives and sharp minds are always welcome; Friday ‘Win of the Week’ shoutouts are a tradition.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Take the lead on preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for MEP aspects, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Develop and scrutinize accurate cost estimations for new tenders, making sure each proposal is both competitive and realistic.
- Track and manage costs during projects, ensuring budgets are on point (and if they wobble, you’ll know why).
- Assist with contract negotiations, variations, and claims — you know where those cost-saving opportunities hide.
- Liaise directly with engineering teams, subcontractors, and project managers to gather the right data and keep everyone aligned.
- Analyze project progress and prepare precise interim and final valuations.
- Maintain clear, well-organized financial records for all ongoing and completed works.
- Support the team in risk analysis and value engineering activities for better project outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience as an MEP Quantity Surveyor — Dubai/regional exposure is a plus
- Proven expertise in estimation, BOQ preparation, tender submission, and project cost control
- Sound knowledge of contract administration and financial management for MEP works
- Solid grasp of all main MEP systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing (firefighting know-how is a bonus)
- Familiarity with industry-standard software (AutoCAD, MS Excel, and ideally CostX or equivalent)
- Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with real-world problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — you’re comfortable in both site boots and boardroom attire
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Highly competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience
- Performance-related bonuses that reward your contribution to the team’s success
- Exposure to some of the most exciting, high-profile projects in Dubai
- Supportive colleagues and an approachable management team that values ideas from every corner
- Modern office setting with flexible work arrangements (site/office splits are common)
- Professional growth opportunities, including sponsored certifications and regular workshops
- Team events, group lunches, and a culture that truly celebrates achievement — big or small
We believe great work happens when you’re empowered, challenged, and genuinely part of something bigger. If that sounds like your kind of role (and your kind of team), let’s talk.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your approach to preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for MEP systems on a large-scale project?
- Describe how you’ve handled the cost estimation process for a complex tender, especially when balancing competitiveness and accuracy.
- Share an example of when you identified a potential budget overrun midway through a project. How did you address the issue, and what was the final outcome?
- What industry-standard software tools have you used for quantity surveying and cost management? Can you give a specific instance where the choice of tool made a difference in your workflow?
- How do you ensure alignment and effective communication between engineering teams, subcontractors, and project managers, particularly when coordinating multiple MEP disciplines?
- In your previous roles, how have you approached contract negotiations, including managing variations and identifying value engineering opportunities?
- Tell us about a time when your attention to financial record-keeping helped clarify or resolve a project’s final account.
- Imagine you receive conflicting data from the site and the design team regarding material quantities. How would you handle and resolve this situation?
- Have you ever contributed to a risk analysis that significantly improved a project’s outcome? What was your role and what actions did you take?
- Our team values bringing new ideas to the table. Can you share a suggestion you’ve made in the past that improved a cost-control process or added value to a project?
- When faced with tight deadlines and shifting priorities, how do you organize your workload to ensure both accuracy and efficiency?
- How do you adapt your communication style when presenting complex cost-related information to non-technical stakeholders?
- Team lunches and ‘Win of the Week’ shoutouts are important to us. How do you like to participate in or contribute to a positive team culture?
- In your view, what makes for an empowering and supportive work environment, especially within fast-paced project teams?