Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Company Overview

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to delivering impactful projects that improve communities worldwide. With a team exceeding 50,000 professionals across planning, design, engineering, science, and construction management, AECOM partners with clients to tackle complex challenges and build sustainable legacies.

Role Summary

The Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure based in Dubai will be responsible for precise quantity measurement, cost assessment, and quantity take-offs for major infrastructure initiatives. This role demands collaboration with diverse project teams and stakeholders to ensure meticulous and efficient execution adhering to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract accurate quantity information from drawings, specifications, and BIM models.
• Generate detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) that meet project requirements and recognized measurement frameworks.
• Analyze all project documents to determine scope, quantities, and anticipate measurement obstacles.
• Ensure measurements comply with standards like CESMM or POMI.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, and tender generation for infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify cost factors, potential risks, and inconsistencies.
• Support cost control efforts by providing insightful data to stakeholders.
• Assist in tender evaluations and benchmarking activities related to costs.

Quality Assurance and Verification

• Validate measurement outputs for accuracy and consistency across assigned projects.
• Conduct rigorous quality checks on BOQs and cost estimates to uphold standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation ensuring data accuracy.
• Identify and report any discrepancies promptly.

Collaboration and Communication

• Engage effectively with senior quantity surveyors, project managers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders of various levels.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend project meetings providing expert input on measurement and cost-related matters.

Technology and Process Improvement

• Use quantity surveying software and digital measurement tools such as CostX and Revit proficiently.
• Leverage BIM capabilities to improve measurement accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Continuously adapt to emerging tools and technological advances.
• Promote and implement process optimizations and innovative solutions within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or measurement roles, preferably within infrastructure sectors.
• Proficient in developing quantity take-offs and BOQs from both 2D and 3D technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and infrastructure delivery processes.

Additional Information

AECOM strictly enforces a secure recruitment process and requires all new hires to complete an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office. The company offers comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, disability coverage, paid leave, flexible work options, well-being resources, and retirement plans. AECOM fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace that promotes career development and respects diversity. Equal opportunity is a core value with confidentiality ensured according to EEO standards.