About the job
Contract type 1
Permanent
Full time / part time 1
Full time
Department 1
Building & Projects Consultancy
Location 1
Dubai, UAE
Role / Team Overview 1
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will be providing all necessary assistance and commercial support to the BPC Cost Management team ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. To liaise with customer representatives and other third parties on commercial issues including agreement of variations, claims and any additional payments. Will be responsible for the review and preparation of interim payments, project variations and other financial matters.
Key Responsibilities
Lead in the preparation of variation orders
Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements
Prepare financial statements for monthly report
Audit payments to Contractors
Check and record measurements of completed work
Monitor contracts final cost estimates
Maintain expenditure records
Review, negotiate and prepare claim settlements
Prepare Final Account with all supporting documentation
Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
Undertaking cost analysis
Assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility studies
Performing value management and cost control
Advising on procurement strategy
Identifying, analysing, and developing responses to commercial risks
Preparing and analysing costings for tenders
Providing advice on contractual claims
Valuing completed work and arranging payments
Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at both project and business unit level
Ensure accurate cash flow reporting takes place
Carry out cost management including forecasting
Actively seek to improve processes and procedures
Ensure that good client relationships are maintained
Be responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Ensure effective interaction between the cost management team and the operational site teams.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field with 5+ years demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying preferably in the Gulf region
Experience in preparing bills of quantities and cost estimates in NRM and POMI format
Experience in commercial management
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
Must have a sound knowledge of contractual relationships
Computer literate and able to maintain records, generate reports and use any project specific engineering and construction relevant software
Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills
Excellent team player whilst also able to work independently on own initiative
Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
Proactive and willing to learn
Attention to detail
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field with 5+ years demonstrable experience in Quantity Surveying preferably in the Gulf region
Experience in preparing bills of quantities and cost estimates in NRM and POMI format
Experience in commercial management
Ability to demonstrate a good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis
Must have a sound knowledge of contractual relationships
Computer literate and able to maintain records, generate reports and use any project specific engineering and construction relevant software
Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills
Excellent team player whilst also able to work independently on own initiative
Excellent time management skills, with ability to work to tight deadlines
Proactive and willing to learn
Attention to detail
Seniority Level: Specialist-Level
Job Functions: Finance & Accounting
Industries : Information Technology
