Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Dubai – Job Overview

Tarrad Development is hiring for Quantity Surveyor Jobs in Dubai, UAE. Candidates exploring Quantity Surveyor UAE Jobs can consider this vacancy with Tarrad Development in Dubai, UAE. The construction opening covers ongoing and upcoming high-rise building projects in Dubai. In general, quantity surveying connects building quantities with project costs, contract terms, and payment records. The general workflow below explains how surveyors build cost records that others can check.

Job description

The following workflow describes general quantity surveying practice for high-rise construction, rather than employer-specific duties. Work usually starts with the contract, drawings, specifications, and a clear view of package boundaries. A package is a defined part of the construction work. Before measuring, the surveyor checks drawing dates and identifies which documents govern the work. This matters because an old drawing can change both quantities and prices. The surveyor also checks what each rate covers, such as supply, installation, or testing. If the scope remains unclear, a written query helps the responsible project contact confirm the basis before costing starts.

The listing also the surveyor turns the agreed scope into quantities that another person can follow. For tall buildings, grouping measurements by floor, zone, and work package helps keep records clear. Repeated floors may look alike, but openings and structural sizes can differ. Therefore, the surveyor checks those differences before copying a quantity across several levels. Measurement sheets should show dimensions, units, deductions, and drawing references, not only a final total. A second check can compare floor areas or concrete volumes against the drawings. When totals change, the record should show whether a drawing update or a measurement correction caused the difference.

Checks and exception handling

Once quantities have a clear basis, the surveyor can compare prices for the same scope. A low quotation does not always cover everything the project needs. For this reason, comparisons separate the price from exclusions, quantity assumptions, and delivery conditions. The surveyor checks whether bidders have priced the same materials and included the same work. Missing items need clarification before anyone treats the totals as comparable. The resulting comparison should explain the cost difference, not simply rank offers from cheapest to highest. It also gives the person choosing a supplier or subcontractor a clear record of unresolved commercial questions.

During construction, a design change can create uncertainty about both quantity and payment entitlement. For example, a revised service shaft may change wall and finish quantities across several floors. The surveyor first checks the revision against the earlier drawing and any related instruction. Then, the calculation separates omitted work from added work so the comparison avoids double counting. A measured cost difference alone does not prove that payment is due. The contract terms and approval record also matter. If the instruction lacks clarity, the surveyor flags the issue to the relevant project lead. Meanwhile, a separate change record keeps the estimated cost visible without presenting it as an agreed amount.

Coordination and completion

Payment reviews need evidence of completed work, not just a claimed percentage. The surveyor compares the payment application with measured progress and the relevant contract rules. Site records and agreed inspection evidence help establish what work has reached the payment stage. However, delivery to site does not automatically mean an item qualifies for payment. The contract may treat stored materials differently from installed work. The surveyor also checks earlier payments to avoid counting the same work twice. Where a claim differs from the assessed amount, the surveyor explains the adjustment. This helps the contractor and payment reviewer address any missing evidence.

The same notice cost reporting connects current records with the likely cost of finishing the project. The surveyor separates agreed commitments, costs already incurred, and estimates for work still ahead. Otherwise, a report may look favourable simply because it misses a pending cost. Open changes need a clear status so readers can distinguish estimates from agreed values. As packages finish, the focus moves towards resolving remaining quantities and commercial differences. A final account brings those agreed amounts together under the contract. Supporting calculations and correspondence should allow another reviewer to trace the result. This makes the handover useful even when a different person handles the remaining payment questions.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a drawing register with revision dates so measurement records point to the correct source documents.
• Check bill item descriptions and units to prevent pricing errors between similar but differently measured works.
• Track requests for quotations and record replies so missing prices remain visible before a comparison closes.
• Reconcile material quantities with available site records and flag unexplained differences for review by the responsible team.
• Record contract notice dates and follow up outstanding responses to keep commercial correspondence within the relevant time limits.
• Check retention and other contractual deductions against the agreed terms before including them in payment calculations.
• Log agreed meeting actions with owners and due dates so unresolved cost questions have a clear follow-up.
• Organise commercial records by work package so authorised reviewers can locate calculations, approvals, and supporting correspondence.

Candidate Profile

Applicants can prepare a brief, truthful example of a cost comparison they personally produced. For instance, explain how you spotted an excluded item in a subcontractor quotation. Describe the clarification you sought and how it changed the comparison. Use anonymised figures only where you have permission, and separate your contribution from the team's work. Also, identify the high-rise projects and UAE construction tasks that support your application. Before accepting terms, ask which work packages the role covers, who reviews commercial decisions, and how office and site duties divide.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Other Positions: Minimum 5 years of relevant UAE experience.
• High-rise building construction experience is mandatory for ALL positions.
• Strong technical knowledge, project execution capabilities, and familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are available to join immediately or within a short notice period.

Employer-stated Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge
• Project execution capabilities
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical knowledge, project execution capabilities, and familiarity with UAE construction standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Apply Now: career@tarrad.ae Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CVs, clearly mentioning the position applied for in the email subject line.

About Tarrad Development

Tarrad Development works in luxury real estate. Its growing portfolio includes Mackerel Tower and the Celesto series.