Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Main Contract Valuations: Prepare, substantiate, and submit monthly interim payment applications to the client/consultant in accordance with FIDIC provisions. Subcontractor Management: Draft subcontract agreements, verify monthly subcontractor payment certificates, evaluate back-charges, and finalize accounts. Variation Formulation & Pricing: Identify scope changes, prepare comprehensive rate breakdowns, and substantiate variation claims to maximize commercial entitlement. Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR): Compile monthly CVR reports, analyze budget variances, and forecast cost-to-complete (CTC) figures. Commercial Claims Preparation: Prepare contemporary contractual claims for extension of time (EOT) and prolongation costs in coordination with the planning team. Material Reconciliation: Perform quarterly material reconciliations (steel, concrete, blocks) against BOQ theoretical allowances. Risk & Opportunity Tracking: Maintain project commercial risk and opportunity registers to mitigate financial exposure. Client & Consultant Negotiations: Lead commercial meetings with consultant cost managers to negotiate variations and resolve valuation disputes. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (attested with equivalency & MOFA); 10+ years commercial experience. Preferred Qualifications: MRICS / RICS accreditation; in-depth knowledge of FIDIC Red Book contracts. Professional Licenses / Certifications: Valid UAE Driving License. Required UAE / GCC Construction Experience: 10–15 years in post-contract commercial management with Tier-1 civil contractors in the UAE delivering major residential, villa, and high-rise projects.