Senior Quantity Surveyor

Stantec is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Dubai UAE.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major water infrastructure projects including Sewage Water Treatment Plants (STP) wastewater treatment facilities sewerage networks stormwater and drainage systems pumping stations and associated utility infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in cost management contract administration claims management variation assessment and project financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all quantity surveying and commercial activities on water infrastructure and utility projects.
• Prepare cost estimates quantity take-offs Bills of Quantities (BOQs) tender documentation and contract documents.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Review evaluate and negotiate variations claims extension of time submissions and additional cost claims.
• Prepare submit and negotiate interim payment applications and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets cash flow forecasts and commercial performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers Resident Engineers and project teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement contract administration and final account settlements.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence commercial documentation and project financial data.
• Liaise with clients contractors consultants and authorities on commercial and contractual matters.
• Participate in project meetings progress reviews and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports and management updates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Proven experience in Sewage Water Treatment Plants (STP) wastewater treatment facilities sewerage networks drainage stormwater pumping stations and water infrastructure projects.
• Strong Middle East experience preferably within the UAE.
• Dubai Municipality project experience is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration practices.
• Experience in claims management variation assessment cost control and final account negotiations.
• Strong analytical commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and commercial management software.