Project Surveyor - Quantity Surveying
Job Description and Requirements
Project Surveyor - Quantity SurveyingJob Snapshot
Role: Project Surveyor - Quantity Surveying
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Construction
Function: Surveying
Experience: 1-2 years post graduate experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Project Surveyor in Dubai, UAE to support quantity surveying, measurement and commercial activities across different project stages. Working alongside senior team members, the role focuses on accurate measurement, quantity take-offs, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, progress valuations and change management. The opportunity is open to suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience, including international applicants interested in relocating to Dubai.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Construction
Function: Surveying
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project Surveying Responsibilities
The Project Surveyor will contribute to pre-contract and post-contract commercial deliverables while developing practical experience across major projects in the UAE and wider region. Accuracy,
- Carry out measurement activities using AECOM measurement software and tools, including CostX and AutoCAD.
- Support pre-contract and post-contract estimating activities.
- Prepare accurate measurements using the standard methods of measurement adopted for each project.
- Participate in the preparation of Bills of Quantities.
- Assist with the valuation of work completed on site.
- Contribute to change management reports and the administration of variations.
- Support final account activities.
- Coordinate with the project team lead on day-to-day tasks required to keep commercial deliverables aligned.
- Follow applicable quality control requirements and established procedures.
- Obtain project-related quotations to support current market feedback.
- Assist with benchmarking and data collection.
- Contribute to internal project and commercial reporting.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or another construction-related field.
- 1-2 years of post-graduate experience.
- Ability to perform accurate measurement and quantity take-off activities.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with senior team members and wider project teams.
Technical Focus
The position provides hands-on exposure to quantity surveying and commercial project activities, including CostX, AutoCAD, measurement, Bills of Quantities, cost planning, progress valuation, variations, final accounts, benchmarking and project data collection.
Candidates should be comfortable working with detailed project information and maintaining accuracy across measurements and commercial documentation while following established quality control procedures.
Career Development
The role provides exposure to major projects across the UAE and wider region while allowing the Project Surveyor to develop practical experience under senior team members. AECOM also provides training and development programs designed to support technical expertise and professional growth.
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.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. Its teams support projects throughout the lifecycle, from advisory, planning, design and engineering through program and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.



