Job Title: Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor
Company Name: Alert
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Job Description / Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for managing project cost planning, budgeting, quantity surveying, and financial control activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring transparent cost formation, accurate budgeting, effective subcontractor cost management, and comprehensive cost reporting. You will work closely with construction, procurement, contracts, finance, and project management teams to support commercial decision-making and maintain project profitability while ensuring compliance with contractual and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project budgets, cost planning, and variance analysis.
- Prepare BOQs, execute quantity take-offs, and verify site work.
- Administer FIDIC contracts and manage commercial evaluations.
- Evaluate vendor costs and certify progress payments.
- Coordinate with procurement, finance, and project management teams.
- Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates for construction, design, supply, subcontracting, and commissioning activities.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, including breakdowns by work packages, subcontractors, and materials.
- Track project cash flow and monitor budget performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Record, monitor, and evaluate Change Orders and Variation Orders.
Experience Required: 5–7 years in UAE General Contracting or EPC companies. Industrial or infrastructure project background preferred.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
Skills Required:
- Advanced Excel
- AutoCAD
- Cost-control software
- BOQ preparation
- Fluent English
- Valid UAE driving license
Languages: English
Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME
Benefits: Tax-free salary, direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.
About the Company:
Human resources and recruitment services provider supporting employers in the UAE and wider Gulf. Services typically include candidate placement, outsourced staffing and payroll administration, visa and onboarding support, and advisory work on policies and local labour compliance across commercial, administrative, technical, hospitality, and facilities roles. Public information is limited and should be verified.
Company Industry: Manufacturing
Department / Functional Area: Finance
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Alert career website.
