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Sr. Quantity Surveyor

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Seniority
Senior
Country
AE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Oct 2026

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the posting

Title:

Sr. Quantity Surveyor

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Senior Quantity Surveyor

LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for reviewing, estimating, cost control, cashflow and reporting on allocated Work Packages.

project description

The Project comprises a diverse portfolio of developments that contribute to the growth and sustainability of Abu Dhabi. This includes the planning, design, and delivery of critical infrastructure and utility works, service networks for newly developed land, and community facilities such as schools, mosques, parks, and other public amenities. KBR provides Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services across all phases of project delivery, including project planning, project controls, design and engineering management, procurement support, and the implementation of development, infrastructure, utility, and early works packages, ensuring the successful execution of the programme objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Preparation and maintenance of estimates, budgets, cost report and cashflows
  • Review and comment on Variation requests and recommendations
  • Review and provide recommendation on Consultant and Contractor Interim Payments
  • Review and comment on bids and contract award recommendation reports
  • Estimating of value engineering options and lifecycle costs
  • Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors cost reports and cash flows
  • Co-ordination with Package Managers, Consultants and Contractors
  • Preparation of monthly and weekly reports

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • BSc Quantity Surveying
  • MRICS Membership an advantage
  • Minimum 15 years overall experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in similar role
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in Middle East
  • Sound knowledge of all engineering and commercial aspects of buildings and civil infrastructure projects including schools, mosques, parks, roads, bridges and utilities
  • Experience in conceptual estimating, cost planning, expenditure profiling, cost reporting and cost forecasting
  • Experienced user of MS Office, advanced MS Excel user and Primavera Contracts Manager an advantage
  • Fluent English both written and spoken, Arabic speaking advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Strong customer focus
  • Planning & organising
  • Accepts Responsibility
  • HSE Awareness
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