Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Take care of the financial and contractual aspects of the project/ programme.
• Participate, record and prepare the minutes of the progress meetings.
• Provide support on all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of the work in the project.
• Finalize the Contractor’s monthly payment certificates.
• Make sure that all cost and quantity records are streamlined and kept in order.
• Advise the SRE and RE’s on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
• Evaluate the unit rates for new work items.
• Establish the way of recording the details and monitor the day works recording and process;
• Lead in the preparation of variation orders.
• Lead in the evaluation of claims.
• Advice on contractual matters.
• Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
• Advise on contractor’s resource allocation.
• Prepare financial statements for monthly report.
• Audit payments to Contractors.
• Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of valuations.
• Check and record measurements of completed work.
• Monitor contracts final cost estimates.
• Maintain expenditure records.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of his team.
• Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying.
• 10+ years demonstrable experience in all aspects of quantity surveying.
• Proven experience in analyzing contract variations and claims is mandatory.
• Experience in contracts engineering under construction supervision project is a must.
• Excellent written contractual correspondence and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, engineering drawings and specifications, and be qualified to be a QS team leader.
• Working knowledge of software typically associated with quantity surveying and familiarity with typical project controls software such as Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System) is required.

• Qualified and chartered by a recognized international body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) will be an added advantage.
• 10+ years of related work experience in building and construction projects is preferred.
• Ability to perform difficult estimating activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required.
• Experience with FIDIC.
• UAE and UK experience preferred.
• Experience working for a Consultant providing internal and external advice.
• Ability to work autonomously.

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