About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what goes into making Dubai’s skyline tick? As a Quantity Surveyor with us, you’ll do more than crunch numbers—you’ll help turn ambitious blueprints into tangible landmarks, right here in the heart of Abu Hail. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love the satisfaction of a job well estimated, this role is calling your name (especially if you can join us yesterday!).
About the Company
We’re a close-knit team woven into Dubai’s ever-evolving construction fabric. Our projects range from modern commercial spaces to bespoke residential developments—each with its own story. Around here, collaboration isn’t a buzzword; it’s how we operate, whether we're refining a BOQ over strong Arabic coffee or troubleshooting cost projections late into the afternoon. With deadlines that keep us on our toes, we balance efficiency with a spirit of shared accomplishment—so expect high standards, a friendly rivalry for accuracy, and occasional celebratory lunches when we nail a bid.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing detailed measurements and quantity take-offs based on drawings, tender documents, and site observations.
- Compiling, verifying, and updating Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for ongoing and new projects—accuracy is everything!
- Supporting estimation processes, ensuring stakeholders have reliable cost forecasts, alternatives, and value-engineering options.
- Keeping a keen eye on material costs, project budgets, and variations, proactively raising any red flags.
- Liaising with project managers, site engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors—you’ll be the “numbers person” at the table.
- Reacting swiftly to ad-hoc requests for estimates or tender clarifications.
- Assisting in post-contract cost control, from interim payments to final accounts, and ensuring compliance at every turn.
- Immediately jumping in on live projects—your impact will be seen (and appreciated) from the start.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the UAE construction industry.
- Currently based in the UAE.
- In-depth understanding of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and post-contract cost control.
- A knack for accuracy, with a genuinely meticulous approach to documentation.
- Ability to work independently and move quickly, especially when deadlines are tight.
- Excellent communication skills—clear, direct, and diplomatic.
- Ready for an immediate start.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with the big names in local contracting and materials suppliers.
- Comfort with relevant estimation or cost management software (even better if you’ve helped others pick it up).
- Experience dealing with variations, claims, and negotiation processes in the UAE market.
Not sure if you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive, market-driven salary—matched to your expertise and the impact you make from day one.
- Unfiltered exposure to project lifecycles, from tender to completion, with plenty of learning along the way.
- A team that respects each other’s time (and occasionally, their playlist choices).
- Fast-moving environment—no two days feel the same, and boredom isn’t in our vocabulary.
- Central Abu Hail location, with easy access and a lively surrounding neighborhood.
- Supportive onboarding for immediate joiners—you’ll know where to turn with questions.
Here, your work counts—literally. If you want to see your expertise shape real projects and value being part of a group that’s as serious about results as they are about breakfast meetings, this just might be your next favourite job.
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 process for preparing a thorough Bill of Quantities from scratch, using real project documents or drawings you've handled in the past?
- How have you managed tight estimation deadlines in previous roles, and what tools or methods helped you ensure accuracy under pressure?
- Tell us about a time you had to identify or communicate a significant cost variation on a live project. How did you handle the situation with the project team and stakeholders?
- What cost management or estimation software are you most comfortable with, and how have you used it to streamline tasks or help others on your team?
- Describe your experience with post-contract cost control, such as managing interim payments or final accounts. What key challenges did you encounter, and how did you solve them?
- How do you typically verify that your quantity take-offs are fully aligned with tender documents and site observations, especially when there are discrepancies?
- Share an example where you had to negotiate with suppliers or subcontractors regarding material costs or claims. What strategies helped you reach a fair outcome?
- Collaboration seems central to our team. How do you balance independent work with ongoing communication across different stakeholders in a fast-paced environment?
- Give us an example of when your meticulous attention to detail prevented a costly mistake in a previous project.
- The construction landscape in Dubai moves quickly. How do you stay focused and motivated when juggling multiple projects at once?
- What excites you about joining a close-knit team that values accuracy as much as friendly competition?
- When faced with sudden, ad-hoc requests for estimates or clarifications, how do you prioritize and manage your workload?
- If you were to jump into one of our live projects tomorrow, what would be your approach for making a positive impact right away?
- Breakfast meetings and celebratory lunches aside—what are you hoping to gain from being part of a dynamic, ever-evolving construction environment like ours?