Senior Quantity Surveyor

About this opportunity
Gleeds in the United Arab Emirates has an exciting opportunity, supporting a prestigious developer, delivering a world class ultra luxury villa development in the emirate of Dubai.

We are seeking an ambitious and personable MRICS Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor, who wants to develop their career in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering pre and post contract cost management services
• Managing projects to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the Gleeds procedures.
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Clients’ requirements.
• Preparing and presenting order of cost estimates
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process, including designing tender marking schemes.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Providing senior technical advice on legal and contractual issues relating to construction projects.
• Producing and presenting reports to Clients.

Who we’re looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• 10+ years post graduate demonstrable experience in cost management / quantity surveying
• 3+ years living and working in Dubai, within a consulting environment
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and planning.
• Practical knowledge of working with Dubai entities.
• Demonstrable experience delivering ultra luxury villa residences
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily

Qualifications

• MRICS chartered status
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field
• Native level English written and verbal skills
• Arabic desirable

About us
A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.
With over 76 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.
Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility