Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

Position Summary:

Zutari is seeking a highly qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in the UAE, specifically Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in providing cost estimates, preparing tender documents, and managing pre-contract activities for diverse infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Contractual Knowledge: Understand and implement the contractual requirements of major clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Collaboration with Design Teams: Work closely with the design team during each phase of project development to ensure accurate costing and adherence to specifications.
• Project Estimation: Provide comprehensive cost estimates during each development phase or as per client requirements.
• Tender BOQ & Engineer's Estimate: Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and engineer's estimates for tender submissions.
• Tender Queries: Address and resolve tender queries in alignment with contract requirements.
• Pre-Contract Meetings: Attend and participate in joint meetings with clients and bidders during the pre-contract stage to ensure smooth project execution.
• Database Management: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database for estimations, considering a wide range of project types, including:
• Project Services
• Structures
• Underpasses
• Marine projects
• Recreational projects
• Landscaping
• Mechanical Pump Stations
• Miscellaneous building works
• District Cooling
• Cladding projects
  
• Invoicing: Bill design and supervision invoices, liaise with clients to ensure timely release of payments, and address any issues that arise in the invoicing process.
  
  

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of consultancy experience in the UAE.
• Strong experience in Abu Dhabi is required.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and local regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in using estimation and quantity surveying software tools.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in cost estimation and tender preparation.
  
  
  

Education:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or quantity surveying.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) qualification preferred.
  
  
  

We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices