Senior Quantity Surveyor

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Overall responsibilities:

• Manage projects defined costs for all aspects of the project; including but not limited to labour, materials, subcontractors etc.
• Analyze and evaluate variations to the contract and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for projects based on project specifications, drawings, and relevant information.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets and ensure adherence to financial plans for the company.
• To handle all post-contract QS functions such as handling of interim and final payments, variations, commercial and necessary correspondence, cash flows, and support claims etc.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Working out the initial projects' cost and monitoring progress to ensure that the work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for projects during execution based on project specifications, drawings, and relevant information. Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets and ensure adherence to financial plans. Review, negotiate and support in preparation of claim settlements.
• Check and record measure of work done, prepare variations and day-works. Monitor contracts final cost estimate.
• Manage project defined costs for all aspects of the project; including but not limited to labour, materials, subcontractors etc.
• Analyse and evaluate variations to the contract and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Review and assess contract documents, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Implement effective cost control measures and report on any cost overruns or savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and procurement, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Engage with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to address queries and resolve issues relating to overall defined cost of the project.
• Prepare and present regular reports on project costs, budget status, and financial forecasts.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for decision-making.
• Identify potential risks related to cost and contract management and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
• Proactively address issues that may impact project costs and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in quantity surveying.

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or in related field with (08 Years minimum) in the Oil & Gas industry. Affinity and familiar with Engineering, Procurement and Contracting aspects in the business, both onshore and offshore.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience level: 8+ years.
• 05 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 03 years as Quantity Surveyor on medium to large scale projects in similar business or industry
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Skills & Professional Requirements:

• Interpreting specifications and standards & assess the impact on project cost.
• Ability to interpret specifications and standards and assess their impact on tender/project costs.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within projects.
• Base knowledge of risk management procedures, processes and management tools
• Strong knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost estimating, and contract administration
• Good knowledge of all handover and close-out activities required for client, and suppliers.
• Analytical, critical, and logical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP systems and AutoCAD
• Comprehensive knowledge of various rate analysis techniques

Attributes and Behaviours:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff
• Excellent personality with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Good organisational, planning, and multi-tasking abilities