Lead Quantity Surveyor Managing QS (Post Contract)

We are seeking a talented and commercially astute Lead Managing Quantity Surveyor to support the leadership and delivery of post-contract cost management services within our UAE Cost Management team.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering professional post-contract cost consultancy services for a high-profile large-scale residential development in Dubai on behalf of a leading regional developer. The role requires strong leadership commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple project workstreams within a fast-paced delivery environment.

You will act as the key commercial point of contact for the client overseeing a portfolio of project packages and phases while leading a team of Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors to ensure consistent and high-quality commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a site-based team of Quantity Surveyors ensuring consistent performance across multiple project packages and phases.
• Take ownership of all cost control measurement and valuation activities maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as the primary commercial point of contact with the client project consultants and contractors ensuring clear alignment on budgets contract terms and change processes.
• Review and approve payment applications variations and claims ensuring compliance with contract provisions and programme timelines.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports cash flow forecasts and commercial dashboards to both client and internal leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies tender analysis and contract administration in line with best practice and project-specific objectives.
• Lead on change management assessing cost implications and advising the client on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Provide strong visible leadership to the cost management team ensuring junior staff are mentored supported and developed.
• Champion the consistent application of industry best practices tools and systems across all commercial functions.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions without compromising on project quality and delivery.
• Manage complex stakeholder expectations navigating competing priorities while maintaining programme and commercial targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local construction legislation market rates and industry benchmarks.
• Support broader client relationship management and business development efforts through high-quality service delivery and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc QS) from a recognised university and MRICS membership or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience including 10 years on large-scale projects and 7 years in the Middle East
• Proven background in consultancy roles leading cost management services across multiple fast-paced workstreams
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic language skills advantageous
• Proficiency in CostX and strong command of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel
• Excellent analytical numerical and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail
• Deep knowledge of construction industry standards procurement methods and cost management best practices
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple teams and deliverables under pressure

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time