MRICS/CIOB Qualified QS Consultant
Construction IndustryDubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Cost Consultancy Services: Provide professional advice on cost planning, estimating, BOQ preparation and commercial strategy for client projects from start to finish.
- Contract & Commercial Management: Administer FIDIC or other construction contracts, manage variations, change control and contractual correspondence.
- Prepare Reports: Produce clear cost reports, forecasts, risk registers and budget analyses to support client decision‑making.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with clients, contractors, engineers and authorities to ensure smooth project communication.
- Tendering Support: Assist with tender documentation, bid evaluation and recommendations in line with best practice.
- Mentor Junior Staff: Coach and develop junior QS team members, sharing best practices and supporting career progression.
- Risk & Value Management: Identify commercial risks, propose improvements and support value engineering throughout project life‑cycle.
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years in quantity surveying or cost consultancy, with major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
- Technical Competence: Proficient with MRICS/CIOB standards, cost measurement methods (POMI/NRM/CESSM) and QS software like CostX.
- Project Controls: Able to plan, prioritise and deliver commercial outputs within timetable and client expectations.
- Leadership: Excellent communication, negotiation and team mentoring skills required.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of contracts, market rates, procurement and cost optimisation strategy.
FAQs
Do I need MRICS or CIOB?
Yes — MRICS or CIOB chartered status is usually mandatory for senior consultant roles.
How much experience is expected?
Most roles ask for 10+ years in QS cost consultancy with demonstrable project delivery.
Is UAE experience required?
UAE or wider GCC experience is strongly preferred but not always strictly necessary.
What sectors will I work with?
Typical projects include infrastructure, residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments.
Which contracts should I know?
Knowledge of FIDIC suite and local contract practices in Dubai is important.
Do I mentor junior staff?
Yes — senior consultants often train and support junior QS professionals.
