Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Company Name: Parsons
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 26-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: R182965
Job Description / Role:
To support the Senior Quantity Surveyor and Resident Engineer in carrying out all day-to-day quantity surveying and contract administration activities on the project. The Quantity Surveyor measures work, checks Contractor’s payment applications, assists in the evaluation of variations and claims, and maintains accurate commercial records in accordance with the Conditions of Contract, project specifications, and the requirements of the Client and relevant Dubai authorities (RTA, DM, DEWA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out joint measurement of executed works with the Contractor’s QS team on site.
- Check and verify quantities in the Contractor’s monthly Interim Payment Applications (IPAs) against drawings, BoQ, and site records.
- Apply the project-specified Method of Measurement (POMI, CESMM, or equivalent) consistently.
- Prepare Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
- Assist in the evaluation of variation submissions, site instructions, and engineer’s instructions.
- Prepare detailed take-offs, rate build-ups, and cost estimates for variations.
- Maintain the Variation Register and supporting documentation.
- Assist in reviewing Contractor’s claims for additional payment and Extension of Time (EOT).
- Maintain trackers for BoQ utilization, provisional sums, prime cost items, dayworks, and contingencies.
- Assist in preparing monthly Cost Reports, Cash Flow forecasts, and Anticipated Final Cost (AFC) reports.
- Maintain proper records of correspondence, notices, instructions, and approvals.
- Prepare the Final Account, including all variations, claims, and adjustments.
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years’ postgraduate experience in quantity surveying and contract administration, with at least 7 years on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities) and a minimum of 4 years in the UAE/GCC.
Education Qualifications: B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Skills Required:
- Strong measurement and take-off skills.
- Advanced MS Excel.
- Working knowledge of CCS Candy / CostX / AutoCAD (for take-offs).
- Good technical report writing.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication.
- Knowledge of methods of measurement (POMI, CESMM, SMM7).
- Knowledge of RTA / DM / DEWA commercial procedures and current Dubai construction market rates.
Employment / Job Type: FULL_TIME
About the Company:
United States technology and engineering company working across defence, intelligence, cyber security, and critical infrastructure. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Parsons has a long Middle East presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha, delivering design and programme management for highways, bridges, rail, airports, and large master planned developments.
Company Industry: Construction
Department / Functional Area: Project Controls
Closing Date: 24-10-2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Parsons career website.
