Michael Page Hiring for Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pre contract Dubai Job at Dubai Full Time

• The SQS position is available with an industry leading luxury Resi contractor
• This is a Turn Key contractor and will give the SQS exposure to full life cycle

About Our Client

Our Client is a Turn Key contractor that specialises in design and build luxury villa projects on behalf of HNWIs across the UAE

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the pre-contract stage of luxury villa projects with a particular focus on fit-out and MEP packages. This role requires hands-on experience in cost planning, contract administration, and risk management to ensure projects are completed within budget and meet financial compliance requirements.The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be based in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the pre-contract stage of luxury villa projects in-house, with a focus on Fit-out and MEP packages, including the preparation of bills of quantities, cost plans, and procurement schedules for these packages
• Provide expert advice and guidance on project cost management, contract administration, and risk assessment to ensure project delivery is within budget and meets financial compliance requirements, with particular emphasis on Fit-out and MEP packages
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure that the project budget is aligned with the project requirements, with an emphasis on Fit-out and MEP packages
• Monitor and report on project costs and variations, including the management of project change control procedures for Fit-out and MEP packages
• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of the construction industry, including cost trends and best practices for Fit-out and MEP packages

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a similar role, with hands-on experience in Fit-out and MEP packages in the luxury villa project industry
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract management and cost planning, including experience with Bills of Quantities and procurement schedules for Fit-out and MEP packages
• Experience in managing in-house Fit-out and MEP packages with a strong understanding of relevant technical aspects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks throughout the project life-cycle, with particular emphasis on Fit-out and MEP packages

What’s on Offer

This role will provide full life cycle project experience across multiple design & build projects in the UAE exposing to successful candidate to all construction packages such as Civil, MEP, Fit out, Joinery.

Direct communication line to Executive leadership

Exposure to management responsibilities , preparing the SQS for next step to leadership in their career

A competitive package including , medical, flights, visa and bonus

All the projects are based in the UAE so there will be no international travel required

An alternative working week varying from 5/6 days a week, depending on workload