Summary
Parsons is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead commercial and quantity surveying activities for major infrastructure works. The role covers measurement, cost records, payment applications, variations, claims, change orders and final accounts, with coordination across project teams and contractors. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of quantity surveying and contract administration experience, preferably on infrastructure projects. UAE experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 are required; RICS or other relevant certifications and Oracle Unifier experience are desirable.
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Job Description:
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will lead commercial and quantity surveying activities for major infrastructure works, supporting accurate measurement, payments, variations, and claims while coordinating closely with project stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Measure and verify quantities, maintain quantity/cost records, and support commercial reporting.
- Review contractor payment applications and support preparation of interim payment certificates.
- Evaluate unit rates for new items, manage dayworks records, and support cost control activities.
- Prepare, assess, and administer variations, claims, and change orders; support entitlement evaluation and recommendations.
- Coordinate with project teams and contractors on commercial matters and maintain robust documentation for final account close-out.
- Support negotiation and preparation of claim/variation settlements and assist with final account preparation.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years experience in quantity surveying and contract administration, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of contractual/commercial processes, measurement, payment certification, variations and claims.
- Experience on engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong background in Construction Supervision Consultancy or PMC environments.
- Strong computer literacy and reporting/documentation skills; strong communication and stakeholder management capability.
- UAE Experience
- Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., RICS) or other commercial/QS certifications.
- Experience working in a construction supervision/PMC environment in the UAE
- Oracle Unifier experience
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