Quantity Surveyor – Permanent Dubai Based
Join a Leading Technology & Infrastructure Innovator | UK Qualified QS Required
Are you a commercially sharp, UK-qualified Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of high-profile technical installation projects?
Do you want to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that transform how companies operate?
If so, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

About the Company
Our client is a major force in the technology and infrastructure sector, delivering complex installation, engineering and digital enablement projects across the UK and internationally. They are known for:
 High-quality technical delivery
 A collaborative and inclusive culture
 Strong investment in professional development
Projects that blend engineering, innovation and real-world impact
You’ll join a business that is scaling rapidly—and needs talented commercial experts to drive profitable, on-time project delivery.

 The Role: Quantity Surveyor
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a proactive and highly competent Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual operations of multiple installation projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy, profitability, commercial compliance and strong financial outcomes across the portfolio.
You’ll be the commercial heartbeat of each project—driving value, protecting margins, and influencing strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Lead contract and commercial reviews at project kick-off
• Ensure project teams fully understand contractual obligations
• Analyse and negotiate subcontractor packages to secure best-value terms
• Measure and value completed works—including installations, commissioning and equipment delivery
• Prepare valuations, progress claims and invoices
• Produce monthly cost reports, budgets and forecasts
• Manage project cash flow and financial performance
• Identify, quantify and negotiate variations and compensation events
• Maintain complete commercial and cost records
• Conduct regular site visits to validate progress and uncover opportunities
• Support final account negotiations and commercial closeout
• Act as the primary commercial contact for clients and subcontractors
• Provide strategic commercial insights to leadership

• UK-recognised Quantity Surveying qualification (RICS-accredited degree, MRICS/AssocRICS, or equivalent) – essential
• Strong experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management within the UK
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contract forms
• Ability to measure, value and forecast accurately
• Experience managing budgets, valuations and cost reporting
• Excellent negotiation and client-facing skills
• Highly organised, analytical and proactive
• Proficient in Office 365 and project scheduling tools

• Experience with digital document control tools (e.g., ACONEX)

• Permanent position with clear long-term progression
• Competitive package with strong benefits
• A dynamic, supportive culture with real autonomy
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and digital installation projects
• Regular training and development opportunities
• A company that values your voice, ideas and commercial expertise

Research indicates that men will apply to a role when they only meet 50-60% of the descriptions, however, when looking at women and other minority groups, they can look for up to a 99% match in order to apply to a role. If you feel you are a fit for our role, please still apply, don’t worry if you don’t tick every single box. We’d still love to hear from you. We encourage underrepresented talent to apply to all our roles & support accessibility needs’