Quantity Surveyor

This job requires relocation to Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Sabotage Agency is a Strategy & Marketing Agency hiring a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a Construction and Real Estate Client. Our client is a Construction & Real Estate Group established in 1977. The client is active in the Middle East and Europe. And is looking for a reliable Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities:

The quantity surveyor will be tasked with analyzing existing budgets and making improvements, reviewing plans and preparing quantity estimates, negotiating with various contractors and vendors, as well as building relationships with clients and site managers.

• Document quantities for structural and architectural works.
• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessments, and other documents.
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Traveling from the office to various sites as required.
  

You should have a methodical approach and superb interpersonal skills. Outstanding quantity surveyors are not only great at analyzing costs, but they also know how to read people and tailor their negotiation strategies to ensure the best possible outcome.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D, and Excel.
• Construction estimating or finance experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
• A valid driver's license.
• Great networking abilities.
  

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English.