Senior quantity surveyor
Abu Dhabi UAE
2 roles available: head office and Al Jurf project
Building the next chapter of luxury development
Youllbe working for the start-up contracting arm of a respected luxury villa and beachfront property developer in Abu Dhabi. The business combines the agility of a young organization with strong governance financial discipline and a robust project pipeline across high-end residential developments.
As delivery operations scale the organization is strengthening its commercial and cost control capability. This is a critical hire at a defining stage of growth offering real influence on how complex projects are delivered from a commercial perspective.
About the role
This is a senior-level Quantity Surveyor role with end-to-end responsibility for cost management commercial control and contractual compliance across major construction projects in the UAE. The position is hands-on and delivery-focused requiring maturity sound judgement and the ability tooperateconfidently in a fast-paced high-accountability environment.
Two positions are available:
What you will own from day one
From day one you will own the commercial health of your assigned projects with a clear focus on accuracy control and risk management to supporttimelyproject delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Your day-to-day reality
Your day typically starts with reviewing payment certifications quantities and critical deadlines across active projects. You will prioritize urgent valuations claims or correspondence working closely with project managers and site teams tovalidateprogress and manage commercial risks. Depending on the role your time will be split between site visits and office-based reviews with a strong focus on accuracy responsiveness and keeping multiple projects commercially on track.
What you bring
This role is suited to a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable operating at pace and taking ownership in a growing organization.
Key requirements
You bring a proventrack recordin cost control client certifications variations and commercial correspondence supported by strong analytical skills and advanced use of Excel and QS software. Prior site-based construction experience is essential along with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience within building construction villas and high-rise developments is strongly preferred. Backgrounds with tier-one contractors such as CCC ACC ALECInnovo UNEC BESIX or equivalent are highly regarded. Professional certifications such as MRICS and experience with cost management systems are considered advantages.
The environment you are joining
You will be joining a high-growth high-accountability contracting environment. This is not a highly layered corporate setting; decision-making is direct timelines are tight and expectations are clear. Comfort with ambiguity competing priorities and senior ownership is essential.
Behaviorsthat matter here
Success in this role requiresa high levelof personal ownership discipline and reliability. You will beoperatingin a fast-paced environment with evolving processes so comfort with ambiguity and the ability to stay focused under pressure are essential. The ideal candidate works well within a teamdemonstratesstrong organizational sensitivity and balances commercial rigor with constructive stakeholder relationships. Clear communication structured thinking and the maturity to collaborate effectively are critical in a luxury developer-backed start-up setting where deadlines and accountability matter.
Whatsin it for you
This is an opportunity to join a growing luxury contracting business at a pivotal stage offering senior-level responsibility exposure to complex projects and the chance to shape commercial practices as the organization scales. A competitive salary is offered aligned with the responsibilities and experiencerequired.
If you are looking for a role where your commercialexpertisegenuinely influences project outcomes and where you can contribute to building something meaningful from the ground up we would like to hear from you.
Required Experience:
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