Quantity Surveyor

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor - UAE

Location

UAE Wide. Travel may also be required outside of the UAE from time to time.

Base

Shall be based within the Compass Dubai Office or any Client office as per the requirements of the project.

Workplace

Compass is a young, energetic versatile organisation that seeks highly driven, capable and independent personnel that have the ability to deliver intelligent, accelerated and professional project solutions to clients of all sizes and backgrounds from concept right though to operational hand-over.

Role & Responsibility

Monitor the development of the design against an approved Cost Plan/ Budget and assist in tracking any changes or discrepancies;

Provide adequate and detailed take off quantities from drawings and prepare detailed bill of quantities in line with approved drawings and specifications;

Assist in the preparation of Tender Documents;

Assist in the preparation of pre-tender estimate;

Assist in preparation of Tender Review and recommendation;

Assist in the development of pricing data base;

Core Values

L - Leadership

I - Integrity

V - Vigilance

E – Evolution

Reporting To

SQS

Associate Director

Regional Director

Managing Director

Competence

Professional

Motivated

Well Spoken

Well Written

Responsible

Punctual

Reliable

Experience

Previous UAE quantity surveying experience within the design and construction phases of projects is required. 

Qualifications/Skills

MS Office - Expert

Autocad - Desired

Buildsoft - Desired

Adobe InDesign - Desired

A University degree in Architecture, Civil or Construction Management and RICS certification will be highly regarded.

Representation

As a professional cost management consultancy Compass represents and acts on behalf of Clients in delivering large, critical and highly sensitive capital investments. Clients do not take this lightly and thus expect a high level of competancy and professionalism. In addition to the required skills, qualifications and experience needed, you are also required to represent the company in a professional manner at all times - including how you dress, groom and communicate with others.

Procurement Management

You shall assist in the tendering and procurement of a project, including the development of detailed bills of quantities; conducting pre tender estimates, assist with tender analysis and recommendation.

Contract Management

You shall assist in the management, execution and administration of contracts, including measuring performance against contract, issuing notices in accordance with contract requirements, managing payments in accordance with contract requirements, managing changes in accordance with contract requirements, managing disputes and resolutions in accordance with contract requirements.

Cost Management

You shall assist with the development of cost plans and budgets for project tracking; assist in the analysis of budgets, variations, payments and other budgetary information.

Assist with final account close out and oversee warrantee and retention releases on project close out; maintain historical cost database.