Quantity Surveyor – Real Estate Development (Arabic Speaker)

About this role

The Quantity Surveyor represents the developer’s interests and is responsible for cost estimation, financial control, and contract administration across real estate development projects. The role prepares accurate cost estimates, monitors project spending, and supports contract management while coordinating with project teams and contractors, ensuring cost efficiency and financial transparency in line with the developer’s budget and strategic objectives.

What you will do

1. Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Provide cost advice during design and planning to support project feasibility.
• Update cost plans to reflect design changes, market movements, or developer requirements.

2. Financial Monitoring and Control

• Track project expenditure against approved budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier payment applications against completed work and contract terms.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions to the Projects Director.

3. Contract Administration

• Prepare and review contracts for contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers, protecting the developer’s interests.
• Manage variations, interim valuations, and final accounts.
• Support the resolution of disputes and claims with clear cost analysis.

4. Procurement and Cost Optimization

• Support tendering with cost evaluations of materials, services, and bids.
• Recommend cost savings through value engineering or alternative sourcing, without compromising quality.
• Monitor supplier and contractor cost performance.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work with architects, engineers, and site teams to align cost management with technical needs.
• Provide cost updates and financial summaries for management, client, and investor presentations.

6. Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure all cost activities comply with local regulations, industry standards, and developer policies.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, budgets, payments, and contract documents, and support financial audits.

7. Risk Management and Reporting

• Identify financial risks such as cost overruns or contractual issues and propose mitigation.
• Prepare regular cost reports, including cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Assess the cost implications of sustainable and green building initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Language (mandatory): Native or fluent Arabic speaker, with strong spoken and written Arabic. Professional English is also required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of quantity surveying experience, ideally with a real estate developer or consultancy in the Middle East, particularly Dubai.
  • Proven cost management on high-rise, residential, commercial, or luxury branded residence projects.
  • Experience in both pre-contract (cost planning, tender preparation) and post-contract (contract administration, final accounts) stages.
• Skills:
  • CostX, PlanSwift, or similar take-off and estimating software.
  • Advanced Excel for cost modelling and reporting.
  • Familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  • Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and BOQ preparation.
  • Knowledge of FIDIC contracts, variations, and claims management.

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