Summary
Designfit is hiring a Junior Quantity Surveyor to support its commercial team on interior fit-out projects in Dubai. The role assists with BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, variations, subcontractor quotations, payment applications and commercial records. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline and 1–4 years of estimation experience in interior fit-out. Familiarity with PlanSwift, CCS Candy or Excel is requested; UAE construction internships or training are an advantage.
The posting
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1. Basic Function:
The Junior Quantity Surveyor supports the commercial team in managing cost, contracts, and procurement across fit-out projects. This role involves assisting in the preparation of BOQs, tracking variations, supporting subcontractor evaluations, and maintaining cost documentation. The Junior QS plays a key role in ensuring accurate record-keeping and providing reliable support to the QS and Commercial Manager during the full project lifecycle.
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Cost Support & BOQ Preparation
● Assist in preparing quantities and cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
● Help with drafting and updating BOQs, material take-offs, and pricing schedules.
● Support in verifying quantities for variations and interim valuations.
2. Subcontractor Coordination
● Support in issuing RFQs to suppliers and subcontractors.
● Assist in evaluating quotations and preparing comparison sheets.
● Help in drafting subcontract agreements and tracking key terms.
3. Payment & Valuation Support
● Assist in preparing interim payment applications to clients and verifying subcontractor payment claims.
● Maintain logs of certified payments and progress measurement for tracking purposes.
● Support the QS in validating site progress for payment purposes.
4. Variation & Change Control
● Record and monitor variations and changes in scope.
● Support the preparation of variation submissions and maintain variation registers.
● Assist in obtaining supporting documentation (drawings, site instructions, etc.) for change orders.
5. Documentation & Reporting
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost and procurement records.
● Assist in preparing commercial reports, cost trackers, and cash flow inputs.
● Ensure proper filing of all commercial documentation in coordination with document control.
● The employee may be required to undertake any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the management from time to time, in line with the role and organizational needs.
Requirements
1. Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
● 1-4 years of experience in estimation within the interior fit-out industry.
● Internships or training within the UAE construction industry is an advantage
2. Specific Job Abilities:
● Proficiency in estimation tools such as PlanSwift, CCS Candy, Excel, or equivalent.
● Basic knowledge of quantity take-offs and cost estimation.
● Familiarity with construction drawings and measurement techniques.
● Good communication and willingness to learn.
● High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
● Strong organizational skills and ability to work under supervision.
● Team-oriented with a proactive and responsible attitude