Quantity Surveyor - Cost and Contracts
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52605)
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Job Description and Requirements
Quantity Surveyor - Cost and ContractsJob Snapshot
Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Construction
Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support Civil Engineering project delivery through effective cost, quantity, contract, and commercial management. The role covers quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, valuations, variations, claims, payment applications, financial reporting, and final accounts throughout the project lifecycle.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Construction
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, and tender documentation.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to establish project quantities and associated costs.
- Monitor project budgets, expenditures, variations, and overall cost performance.
- Review contractor quotations, payment applications, and
interim valuations.
- Assess project variations, contractual claims, and final accounts.
- Conduct site measurements and verify quantities and completed construction works.
- Prepare cost reports, forecasts, valuations, and supporting commercial documentation.
- Coordinate commercial matters with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records covering quantities, costs, contracts, payments, variations, and supporting project documentation.
- Monitor commercial activities for compliance with contractual requirements and relevant standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or construction cost management.
- Strong knowledge of construction measurement and quantity take-off procedures.
- Practical experience preparing Bills of Quantities and construction cost estimates.
- Good understanding of contracts, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying or estimating software.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate commercial and contractual records throughout the project lifecycle.
Commercial and Cost Management Scope
The Quantity Surveyor will support financial and commercial control from quantity measurement and estimation through construction valuation and final account preparation. The position requires accurate assessment of completed works, contractor submissions, variations, claims, expenditures, and forecast project costs.
Close coordination with engineering, project management, contractor, and consultant teams is required to maintain reliable cost information and ensure commercial activities remain aligned with contractual requirements.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
- Assess project variations, contractual claims, and final accounts.
- Conduct site measurements and verify quantities and completed construction works.
- Prepare cost reports, forecasts, valuations, and supporting commercial documentation.
- Coordinate commercial matters with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records covering quantities, costs, contracts, payments, variations, and supporting project documentation.
- Monitor commercial activities for compliance with contractual requirements and relevant standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in quantity surveying or construction cost management.
- Strong knowledge of construction measurement and quantity take-off procedures.
- Practical experience preparing Bills of Quantities and construction cost estimates.
- Good understanding of contracts, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quantity surveying or estimating software.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate commercial and contractual records throughout the project lifecycle.
Commercial and Cost Management Scope
The Quantity Surveyor will support financial and commercial control from quantity measurement and estimation through construction valuation and final account preparation. The position requires accurate assessment of completed works, contractor submissions, variations, claims, expenditures, and forecast project costs.
Close coordination with engineering, project management, contractor, and consultant teams is required to maintain reliable cost information and ensure commercial activities remain aligned with contractual requirements.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM\'s secure recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.
