Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

INFYA Living is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team based in Dubai. This role involves working on a broad range of project types including residential, commercial, retail, fit-out, turnkey, and other categories. The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute professional who actively safeguards project profitability from tender to final account, going beyond basic measurement and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare precise quantity take-offs, BOQs, and cost estimates derived from drawings and project specifications.
• Evaluate tender and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and assist in creating competitive commercial bids.
• Develop budgets for projects and consistently track actual expenses against approved budgets.
• Assess and process quotations, variations, change orders, and contractual claims.
• Produce monthly valuations, progress payment claims, and detailed project cost reports.
• Conduct commercial assessments, comparisons, and negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and approve subcontractor payment applications.
• Monitor procurement expenditures to identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.
• Maintain accurate project cost forecasts, proactively highlighting potential commercial risks.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management, Production, Procurement, Design, and Finance departments.
• Support commercial negotiations with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Manage project financial closeout and finalize accounts.
• Ensure targeted profit margins are preserved without sacrificing quality or delivery deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess between 7 to 10 years of relevant Quantity Surveying and commercial management experience, preferably within the UAE market.
• Demonstrated experience in interior fit-out, residential, commercial, and retail sectors.
• Experience handling complex, high-end turnkey projects will be considered a significant advantage.
• Solid knowledge of BOQs, tender processes, contracts, variations, claims handling, procurement, and final account settlements.
• Strong expertise in project costing and commercial management practices.
• Ability to interpret architectural, interior design, and technical drawings proficiently.
• Excellent negotiation skills alongside strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills and capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Prior UAE experience and possession of a valid UAE driving license are desirable.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, PlanSwift, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and other Quantity Surveying or cost management software tools is advantageous.

Profile Desired

The candidate should combine hands-on technical QS expertise with commercial acumen. Active involvement in forecasting, challenging, negotiating, and protecting project profitability is paramount. Those who have successfully overseen the commercial aspects of complex fit-out and turnkey projects and are prepared to manage an expanded portfolio are encouraged to apply.