Quantity Surveyor at Al Jaber Group

Jobs — By Jennie on October 12, 2010 at 3:42 am

Group: Al Jaber

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Job Ref: QTY-SUVY-001

Job Type: Permanent

# of Positions: 3-5

Start: ASAP

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Compensation: Competitive Salary, Housing, Transportation, Private Medical, And 30 Days Paid Vacation etc. etc.

Our Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Transport, Utilities, Tunnels, Power and Energy, Materials, Heavy Lift & Transportation, Marine, Industrial, Buildings, Facilities, Trading, Aviation, Logistics etc.

Despite the economic downturn, the UAE construction industry alone is estimated to be worth around AED2.63 trillion ($ 714.8bn) with large infrastructure and public utility projects in the pipeline. As a result Al Jaber are NOW recruiting for permanent roles working on Major Projects across the UAE Region and therefore our need has never been greater for experienced and skilled candidates.

Position Outline:

As the quantity surveyor you will manage all costs related to civil engineering and infrastructure projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. We seek a strong individual who can minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;

• Undertake costs analysis for repair and maintenance project work;

• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertaking feasibility studies;

• Perform risk and value management and cost control;

• Advise on procurement strategy;

• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;

• Prepare and analyse costs for tenders;

• You will check sub-contractors tenders for hidden costs;

• Allocate work to subcontractors;

• Provide advice on contractual claims;

• Analyse outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;

• Value completed work and arranging payments;

• Maintain awareness of the different contracts in current use;

• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations;