Senior Project Surveyor - Cost Management
Posted date [2026-05-04]
(ID: 44848)
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AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development, engineering, and project management solutions, dedicated to building a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. With unmatched expertise in construction, civil engineering, architecture, environmental consulting, and urban development, AECOM helps clients tackle complex challenges across water, energy, transportation, oil and gas, renewable energy, and smart city projects. As one of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region, AECOM partners with both government and private organizations to deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions through every stage of the project lifecycle from advisory and design to engineering, procurement, and construction management. Headquartered in the United States and operating across the Middle East, AECOM is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of USD 16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Its projects shape skylines, transportation systems, and energy networks across major Gulf cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Muscat. For those seeking engineering jobs in Dubai, construction management roles in the UAE, civil engineering careers in Saudi Arabia, or infrastructure project opportunities across the Middle East, AECOM offers a world-class environment for growth and innovation. Discover the latest AECOM Gulf and Middle East job openings at careersingulf.com, the region’s leading job portal for engineering, architecture, construction, and project management careers.... |
Job Snapshot
* Role: Senior Project Surveyor - Cost Management
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Industry: Civil Engineering
* Function: Cost Estimating
* Experience: Minimum 8+ years in cost management within a consulting environment
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Project Surveyor - Cost Management in Dubai, UAE is a Civil Engineering role focused on cost planning, procurement strategy, contract administration, risk advisory, and financial control for complex construction, infrastructure, and commercial development projects. The role supports AECOM by delivering accurate cost management services, guiding clients through project decisions, and helping project teams maintain value, transparency, and commercial discipline throughout the full project lifecycle.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Cost Estimating
Salary: 25000-38000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cost management services across pre-contract estimating, procurement strategy, contract administration, cost reporting, and final account resolution.
* Provide strategic cost, value, and risk advice to clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders during each project stage.
* Manage project budgets, financial performance, cost forecasts, and variance analysis to support strong commercial control.
* Identify cost risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost optimization strategies for infrastructure and commercial projects.
* Prepare accurate cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and measurement outputs using advanced digital tools.
* Monitor project financial performance and recommend corrective actions to maintain cost efficiency and project profitability.
* Serve as the main interface for cost management matters with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and project teams.
* Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and delivery partners through clear communication and reliable reporting.
* Ensure all cost management deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.
* Lead, mentor, and support project surveyors, graduates, and apprentices to strengthen team capability.
* Manage multiple projects at the same time while maintaining accuracy, organization, and professional judgment.
* Support transparent reporting, accountability, and commercial governance throughout project delivery.
* Keep updated on UAE construction standards, regulations, market practices, and cost management best practices.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in cost planning, contract administration, and project commercial processes.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related discipline.
* Professional qualification and chartered status with RICS, CIOB, or an equivalent recognized institution.
* Minimum 8+ years of progressive cost management experience within a consulting environment.
* Strong experience across pre-contract, contract administration, and post-contract cost management phases.
* Proven ability to manage cost plans, procurement support, tender documentation, cost reports, and final accounts.
* Strong understanding of UAE construction standards, project delivery practices, and commercial controls.
* Ability to advise clients and design teams on risk, value, cost planning, and project financial performance.
* Experience working on complex infrastructure, commercial, or large-scale development projects.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide junior surveyors and support professional development.
* Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
* Confident using digital measurement, cost planning, tendering, and project reporting tools.
* Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain high-quality outputs across multiple assignments.
Skills Set
* Quantity surveying
* Cost management
* Pre-contract estimating
* Procurement strategy
* Contract administration
* Cost planning
* Cost reporting
* Final account resolution
* Budget management
* Financial performance analysis
* Value engineering
* Risk assessment
* Tender documentation
* Digital measurement tools
* Commercial project controls
* UAE construction standards
* Client advisory
* Stakeholder coordination
* Project team leadership
* RICS standards
* CIOB standards
Why Join Us
* Work on major Civil Engineering, infrastructure, and commercial development projects in Dubai, UAE.
* Build senior-level consulting experience with exposure to cost strategy, client advisory, contract administration, and commercial project governance.
* Join a global infrastructure consulting environment with access to advanced tools, professional development, and complex regional projects.
* Support high-impact developments that shape transport, buildings, utilities, environment, and urban infrastructure.
* Develop leadership capability while mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to strong cost management delivery standards.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, cost management, program management, and construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that help communities and economies grow.
