Lead Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

Lead Quantity Surveyor at Al Tayer Group, Dubai, UAE. This is a Post Contract Commercial Lead role for larger value projects, including management of a junior commercial team.

Role Purpose

Lead post-contract commercial management for major projects, overseeing quantity surveying operations, subcontractor payments, variations and claims, and team development while ensuring accurate project valuation and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Assess tender Bill of Quantities versus Issued For Construction information and update the BOQ accordingly.
• Detect variations and changes to the contract in liaison with the project team.
• Prepare and conclude subcontract and employer final accounts upon project completion.
• Draft contractual notices including notice of delay, variations, and claims.
• Conclude all commercial matters during the defects liability period, including defects rectification, return of bonds, and final retention releases.

Commercial Management & Procurement

• Float enquiries to obtain final offers from the supply chain and adjudicate updated quotations.
• Prepare subcontract orders and purchase orders, including drawings, programme, and BOQs.
• Procure all necessary insurances and bonds for the project.
• Prepare, negotiate, and conclude variations and claims with subcontractors and clients.
• Identify, collate, review, and submit variations to the employer.

Financial & Reporting

• Prepare monthly project valuation and ensure timely submittal to the employer.
• Review and issue monthly payment certificates to subcontractors based on progress of works at site.
• Undertake monthly cost reporting in collaboration with the project manager, inclusive of all necessary budget forecasts.

Claims Management

• Prepare claims for extensions of time in the event of project delays.
• Maintain sufficient contemporary records to support delay claims.

People Management

• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work.
• Ensure that subordinates are continuously developed for higher level roles.

Additional Support

• Assist in the estimation of potential projects in the event the estimation department is at full capacity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree in construction discipline or equivalent.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in post-contract quantity surveying.
• Local market knowledge is an advantage.