Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects
Posted date [2026-10-01]
(ID: 52787)
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Job Description and Requirements
Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Construction
Function: Surveying
Experience: Strong infrastructure and construction project experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role carries responsibility for project cost monitoring, contractor payments, variations, claims, Bills of Quantities, cost forecasting, and commercial administration. Working within a multidisciplinary project team, the Quantity Surveyor will help maintain effective financial and contractual control throughout project delivery.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Construction
Function: Surveying
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Commercial and Cost Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, and overall financial performance.
- Review and evaluate interim payment applications and Contractor claims.
- Assess variations, change orders, and
their associated cost implications.
- Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, measurements, and cost estimates.
- Monitor contractual and commercial matters in accordance with the applicable contract.
- Review and assess Extension of Time submissions and associated cost implications.
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations, payments, and commercial correspondence.
- Support the preparation of commercial reports and project cost forecasts.
- Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Contractor, and wider project team on commercial matters.
- Identify potential commercial risks and provide recommendations to the project management team.
Contract and Cost Control
The Quantity Surveyor will support commercial control throughout the infrastructure project, combining cost management with contract administration. The work includes evaluating payments and claims, assessing variations, maintaining cost records, reviewing quantities, and providing reliable financial information for project decision-making.
Knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration is important for the position, particularly when dealing with variations, Contractor claims, payments, Extension of Time matters, and their potential commercial consequences.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong experience working on infrastructure and construction projects.
- Good knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration.
- Strong experience in variations, claims, payments, and cost control.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
The position forms part of AECOM\'s Transportation business and Survey and Estimation career area. It provides involvement in the commercial and contractual management of a major infrastructure project, with regular coordination across client, consultant, contractor, and project management teams.
Depending on employment status, AECOM states that benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
All 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 consulting and professional services firm delivering work across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services cover the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.
- Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, measurements, and cost estimates.
- Monitor contractual and commercial matters in accordance with the applicable contract.
- Review and assess Extension of Time submissions and associated cost implications.
- Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations, payments, and commercial correspondence.
- Support the preparation of commercial reports and project cost forecasts.
- Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Contractor, and wider project team on commercial matters.
- Identify potential commercial risks and provide recommendations to the project management team.
Contract and Cost Control
The Quantity Surveyor will support commercial control throughout the infrastructure project, combining cost management with contract administration. The work includes evaluating payments and claims, assessing variations, maintaining cost records, reviewing quantities, and providing reliable financial information for project decision-making.
Knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration is important for the position, particularly when dealing with variations, Contractor claims, payments, Extension of Time matters, and their potential commercial consequences.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong experience working on infrastructure and construction projects.
- Good knowledge of FIDIC and construction contract administration.
- Strong experience in variations, claims, payments, and cost control.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Working at AECOM
The position forms part of AECOM\'s Transportation business and Survey and Estimation career area. It provides involvement in the commercial and contractual management of a major infrastructure project, with regular coordination across client, consultant, contractor, and project management teams.
Depending on employment status, AECOM states that benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
All 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 consulting and professional services firm delivering work across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services cover the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.
