Quantity Surveyor (UAE Nationals Only)

Role Overview

Quantity Surveyor position at Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, in the United Arab Emirates. This role is open to UAE Nationals only.

Company Overview

Six Construct is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East and a subsidiary of the BESIX Group. The company operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. Six Construct currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East and 19,000 worldwide. The company combines a highly skilled workforce with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome complex business challenges.

Role Purpose

This role ensures accuracy, coordination, and consistency throughout the tendering and pre-contract process. By carefully reviewing tender documents, preparing precise quantity take-offs, assisting with post-tender clarifications, and maintaining well-organized documentation, it reduces risks, avoids costly discrepancies, and ensures alignment between tender submissions and contract requirements. It strengthens collaboration between estimators, engineers, and project teams, contributing to smoother project transitions and better overall project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Document Review & Coordination

• Review and analyze all tender documents, including drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements, to ensure full understanding and compliance.
• Verify the completeness of received documents and prepare a comprehensive document index.
• Raise queries for any missing information in coordination with the Estimator.
• Identify discrepancies, scope gaps, and uncertainties, consulting with the Estimator to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of overall project specifications and requirements.

Quantity Take-Off & BoQ Preparation

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ), where required, and submit for Estimator review and validation.
• Perform accurate quantity take-offs based on tender drawings, 3D models, and the applicable contract type (remeasured, lump sum, EPC, etc.).
• Coordinate with draftspersons to produce marked-up drawings to support detailed quantity take-offs.
• Provide reliable quantity data to materials engineers and submission engineers throughout the tender process.

Post-Tender Support & Contract Verification

• Follow up on post-tender queries, clarifications, and correspondence, providing necessary inputs to the Estimator.
• Review contract documents upon project award to ensure alignment with tender-stage submissions and related communications.
• Support Estimators in preparing for project award kick-off meetings.
• Assist in addressing quantity-related queries raised by the project site team.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Organize and upload quantity take-off workbooks, cost sheets, and comparison sheets into the designated system to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and knowledge retention.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in quantity surveying or construction cost control.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS or equivalent) is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Exposure to infrastructure or marine projects is preferred.
• Experience working on tendering or construction projects in the Middle East is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to review tender documents and identify scope inconsistencies with guidance.
• Capability to prepare quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to support the preparation of WBS, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and cost estimates.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with cost estimation software (CANDY) is an advantage.
• Ability to manipulate 3D and BIM models.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under tender deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a structured bid environment.
• Understanding of basic international contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC) is a plus.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package.
• Positive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group.
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East.
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Career development and training programs to support personal and professional development.
• Attractive additional benefits offered with monthly remuneration.