Quantity Surveyor (Roads and Infrastructure)
💰 Estimated salary: AED 6,000–30,000/month· MenaJobs market estimate
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏗️ Construction & Engineering
- Level
- Mid-Level
- Type
- Full-time
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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Quantity Surveyor will lead key elements of the site-based post contract delivery of our cost management activities having daily interaction with the rest of the AECOM site supervision team. They will be expected to work well as part of a team and autonomously and know when to reach back to the office / line manager for additional support.
Job Duties
- To achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the firm.
- Ability to integrate with key members of the design team and Client team.
- Assist in evaluating claims.
- Preparation of financial updates and monthly cost reports.
- Assesses and value progress payments and change requests.
- Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.
- Preparation of earned value reports.
- Prepare, review, and update cash-flows.
- Estimate variation orders for Contractors/Subcontractors.
- Evaluate and negotiates variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Design and Construction Teams.
- Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements.Qualification
- Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of experience in quantity surveying for infrastructure projectsSpecific Skills Required
- High level of literacy skills in English. Arabic speaking considered a benefit.
- Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices
- To lead our commercial team on a major Infrastructure project
- Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques, budget management and change control
- Ability to present confidently
- Ability to act with discretion and safeguarding confidentiality of project data.
- Computer Literate, with specific experience in Cost Management software programsPerson Specification (Personality Attributes)
- A dynamic, forward thinking person with the skills to self manage and manage others
- Presentable and personable, this individual will be a team player and comfortable with working in a large team and dynamic environment.
- Build successful working relationships with internal departments
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities for the timely completion of work.
- High level of professionalism, initiative and creativity.
- Problem solving/lateral thinking skills.
Additional Information
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Requirements
- •QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent
- •Minimum 7 years of experience in quantity surveying for infrastructure projects
- •High level of literacy skills in English
- •Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices
- •Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques
- •Budget management and change control skills
- •Computer Literate with experience in Cost Management software
- •Ability to present confidently and act with discretion
Nice to Have
- •Arabic speaking considered a benefit
Responsibilities
- •Lead key elements of site-based post-contract cost management
- •Interact daily with the site supervision team
- •Assist in evaluating claims
- •Prepare financial updates and monthly cost reports
- •Assess and value progress payments and change requests
- •Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data
- •Prepare earned value reports
- •Prepare, review, and update cash-flows
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