Senior Quantity Surveyor Building Experience

Who we are

Founded in 1978 Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction heavy machinery Oil & Gas real estate development and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in commercial management of large-scale construction projects particularly high-rise and deep excavation projects in the UAE. The role will be responsible for contract administration cost control subcontract management variations claims and final account settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare submit negotiate and certify Interim Payment Applications and payment certificates.

• Manage variations and change orders including pricing submission negotiation and commercial recovery.

• Prepare detailed Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR) cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.

• Manage the subcontract procurement and administration process including tendering negotiations and contract finalization.

• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs while maintaining quality and design requirements.

• Support the preparation and substantiation of Extension of Time (EOT) and prolongation cost claims.

• Manage commercial aspects of claims and disputes including negotiations with clients consultants and subcontractors.

• Lead the compilation negotiation and agreement of Final Accounts.

• Monitor project profitability commercial risks contractual obligations and cost performance.

• Work closely with Project Managers Consultants Design Teams and subcontractors on commercial matters.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10 years of continuous commercial management experience preferably on high-rise and deep excavation projects in the UAE.

• MRICS / Chartered Quantity Surveyor status is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts particularly Red Book and Yellow Book.

• Excellent understanding of UAE construction market rates material pricing and subcontractor pricing.

• Strong experience in estimating and cost management software with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with BIM-based quantity extraction is an advantage.

• Strong negotiation analytical commercial and dispute-resolution skills.

• Good knowledge of UAE contractual and commercial practices.

• Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management or a related discipline.