About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to truly leave your mark on the UAE skyline? As our next Quantity Surveyor, you’ll help keep some of the country’s most exciting construction projects on track—down to the last dirham. If you’re someone who not only understands the numbers, but also the nuts and bolts of a bustling building site—and you’re ready to jump in right away—this might be the move you’ve been waiting for.
About the Company
We’re a growing force in the UAE’s construction sector, proud to blend deep-rooted industry know-how with a modern approach to project management. Our team thrives on collaboration, quick problem-solving, and a strong sense of accountability—each person’s input is valued, whether it’s in weekly site huddles or our celebratory team lunches after major milestones. Because here, your ideas don’t just echo—they turn into reality, fast.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing and preparing precise cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender documents for ongoing and upcoming builds—accurate, thorough, and always on time
- Coordinating with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and contractors to track financial progress and keep the budget right where it should be
- Monitoring project expenditures, identifying variations, and preparing reports that help keep our projects (and everyone on site) informed and accountable
- Carrying out site visits to verify progress against invoices and ensuring that actual work aligns with both contract standards and financial projections
- Handling interim and final payments, plus managing claims and variations with that sharp attention to detail you’re known for
- Participating in value engineering and cost-control initiatives, making sure every dirham spent is spent wisely
- Keeping up-to-date documentation and records—after all, smooth handovers and efficient audits start with the right paperwork
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 3 to 5 years’ hands-on UAE experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role
- Familiarity with local construction standards, tendering processes, and contracts
- Exceptional written and spoken English (Arabic is a strong plus)
- Immediate availability to join our team
- Analytical mindset, strong negotiation skills, and comfort communicating with suppliers and contractors
Nice-to-Haves
- Membership in a relevant professional institution (e.g., MRICS, CIQS)
- Strong digital skills (AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar tools)
- Prior experience with both private and public sector projects
Not sure you tick every box? If you’re close, we’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits & Perks)
- Competitive, on-time salary and allowances
- Supportive, multicultural team that values initiative and ideas
- Opportunities for growth—our best people move up fast
- Collaborative, transparent work environment (we keep the communication lines open)
- Regular team gatherings, recognition awards, and time to unwind after key project milestones
- Convenient, central project locations with safe, accessible sites
- Immediate start—get settled and start making an impact, right away
We believe you build your best work in an environment that values both precision and people. Here, you’ll find challenge, camaraderie, and a place where your expertise truly matters.
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 detailed bill of quantities for a new project in the UAE, and what tools do you rely on most for accuracy?
- Describe a time when you identified a significant variation during a site visit. How did you handle the communication and subsequent adjustment to the budget?
- What steps do you take to ensure cost estimates remain accurate when faced with evolving project requirements or client-driven changes?
- How have you worked within UAE tendering processes and contractual frameworks? Are there particular challenges you’ve encountered with local standards?
- Could you share an example of your involvement in value engineering on a previous project and the impact your recommendations had on cost and quality?
- How do you manage multiple payment cycles and claims simultaneously, especially under tight timelines typical of UAE construction projects?
- Tell us about a situation where collaboration with a project manager, supplier, or contractor led to a creative solution that benefited the project financially.
- When faced with an unexpected site issue that might delay the project or increase costs, how do you help the team find a practical path forward?
- Describe a time you had to negotiate with a supplier or contractor to keep a project on budget. What was your approach, and what was the outcome?
- What practices do you follow to keep your project documentation organized and accessible for smooth handovers or audits?
- Our team values initiative and quick problem-solving—can you share a moment where you proactively addressed a project challenge before it escalated?
- How do you adapt to working in a multicultural team environment, especially when collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds?
- We celebrate milestones together and encourage open communication. What kind of team environment helps you do your best work?
- Why are you excited about joining a company that offers both challenge and strong team camaraderie, and how do you think you’ll contribute to our culture?