Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Manage cost, contracts and commercial matters for an Abu Dhabi residential/infrastructure project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Prepare and reconcile Bills of Quantities (BoQ) based on actual site quantities • Conduct cost analysis, prepare monthly financial reports, and support variance reporting • Assist in risk and value management and implement effective cost control measures • Measure progress of works, coordinate interim payments, and manage cash‑flow forecasts • Evaluate and negotiate variations, claims, and change orders • Review and register drawing revisions for cost and quantity implications • Attend site meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to discuss valuations and commercial matters • Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor in preparing change orders and evaluating contractor claims • Liaise with the client on all cost and commercial issues, providing advice and updates
Key Responsibilities
- ▸boq management
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸cost control
- ▸cashflow forecast
- ▸change orders
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
The company is seeking a qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Contract Administrator to support the construction supervision team on a major residential and infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees cost and commercial aspects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance and delivering value for money. • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline • Professional membership with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) • Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, UAE construction practices, and cost management tools • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills • Proficiency in MS Excel, CostX, or similar quantity surveying software
Requirements
- ▸quantity surveying
- ▸rics
- ▸fidic
- ▸ms excel
- ▸costx
- ▸negotiation
Benefits
Mott MacDonald promotes work‑life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed at the interview stage. The benefits package includes generous maternity leave, competitive annual leave, an annual professional institution subscription, and a performance‑linked bonus. • 90 calendar days paid maternity leave • Competitive annual leave • Annual professional institution subscription • Annual company performance bonus scheme (subject to performance)
Work Environment
Onsite