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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least 10 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience is required, including at least 8 years on infrastructure projects involving roads, stormwater, sewerage, drainage, utilities, and related civil works.
  • Strong experience administering contracts under FIDIC conditions of contract is required.
  • A proven track record evaluating interim payment applications, variations, claims, final accounts, and cost reporting for large-scale infrastructure projects is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of quantity measurement, bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation, remeasurement contracts, and cost estimation is required.
  • Experience reviewing and assessing contractor claims, extension-of-time submissions, and contractual entitlements is required.
  • Proficiency preparing payment certificates, variation orders, commercial reports, and project cost forecasts is required.
  • A strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, cash-flow monitoring, and commercial risk management is required.
  • The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contract documents, and construction methodologies is required.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, CostX, CCS Candy, or equivalent quantity surveying platforms is required.
  • Experience working with engineering consultants, contractors, government authorities, and clients on major infrastructure developments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee commercial, contractual, and cost-management functions for major infrastructure projects, including quantity measurement, payment certification, variation assessment, cost control, final accounts, and contractual administration.
  • Review contract documents, BOQs, specifications, drawings, and scopes of work for compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Verify and evaluate contractors’ interim payment applications and monthly progress invoices.
  • Measure quantities in detail and verify executed works at the site.
  • Prepare, review, and certify monthly progress payment statements and interim payment certificates.
  • Monitor project quantities against the approved BOQ and identify discrepancies or variations.
  • Review and assess contractor variation orders, including additional and omitted works.
  • Evaluate claims concerning additional costs, extensions of time, and contractual entitlements.
  • Prepare cost estimates for proposed variations, additional works, and design changes.
  • Monitor project expenditure and maintain cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and verify daywork sheets, material invoices, and supporting contractor documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of measured quantities, payments, variations, and cost reports.
  • Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Engineers, and client on commercial and contractual matters.
  • Review and assess contractor final-account submissions and verify quantities against executed works.
  • Monitor project financial status and prepare monthly cost and budget reports.
  • Ensure payments and commercial submissions comply with contract conditions and project requirements.
  • Identify potential commercial risks and advise the project management team on cost implications.
  • Assist in preparing tender documents, BOQs, cost estimates, and technical-commercial evaluations.
  • Verify as-built drawings and ensure final measured quantities reflect completed works.
  • Support preparation of project close-out documents and final payment certificates.
  • Document and file commercial correspondence, payment records, and contractual submissions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Membership or eligibility for professional institutions such as RICS, AIQS, or CIOB is advantageous.
  • Experience with roads and highway projects is preferred.
  • Experience with stormwater and drainage networks is preferred.
  • Experience with sewerage and pumping stations is preferred.
  • Experience with wet utilities and infrastructure works is preferred.
  • Experience with large municipal and developer-led infrastructure projects, including DM, RTA, DEWA, EPC, and master developer projects, is preferred.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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