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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.