Quantity Surveyor (Fit Out) - Contractor

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our Leading Interiors Contracting client has a new requirement for a well experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Dubai, UAE. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Quantity Surveyor for a Interior Fit Out contracting company on large scale commercial fit out projects and contracts, ideally experienced in Hotel / Retail or Commercial projects in the UAE.

This role is available for immediate joining and is for a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed directly by our client.

Key Responsibilities:

• To take active responsibility for all financial procedures in conjunction with the Senior or Managing Surveyor.
• To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
• To take a lead role in the valuation process.
• Be aware of element costings and costs per square metre
• Develop initial project budget and agree detailed cost plan with the Senior Surveyor for agreement with the professional team.
• Confirm project insurance arrangements.
• Advise client on procurement routes available.
• Prepare and monitor Bid Package Tender Schedule.
• Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with value engineering exercises.
• Advise on selection of Works Contractors.
• Monitor the information flow both to and from the client to ensure that work undertaken is fully authorised at all times.
• Attend and if necessary, chair meetings with the design team and with works contractors.
• Manage the change process in conjunction with the extended team.
• Instruct accounts to invoice clients
• Prepare payment documentation for subcontractors and suppliers for approval by line manager
• Prepare ‘rolling' final account throughout project and agree at PC (with approval of line manager)
• Close out financial account and retention releases (with approval of line manager)
• Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Interior directors responsible
• Provide feedback to trade contractors on completion
• Internal reporting via billing monitors, Internal value Forecasts, Cash Flows MCR's and interim CVR's
• Acts as the lynch pin with the day to day running of the project in terms of procurement and financial control and as a result must be an effective communicator.
• Takes on role of mentor to AQS and support staff.
• Acts as the key co-ordinator with the professional team and Subcontractors in respect to the valuation process.

Quantity Surveyor (Fit Out) Experience:

• Minimum BSc in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hospitality / commercial / retail fit out projects for a Design Consultant or Fit Out Contractor.
• Proven ability to access necessary market information to obtain costs / prices.
• Understanding of BOQ methodologies and build ups in a project environment for fit out & refurbishment of hospitality / commercial spaces / retail units.
• Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.

Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.

Date Posted: 27 Sep 2022

Status: Filled