Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor (ME&I Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at KBR, Inc
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor (ME&I)
Title:
Senior Quantity Surveyor (ME&I) “Belong, Connect, Grow, with K ! The K team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. K Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Position Summary The Senior Quantity Surveyor (ME&I) is responsible for managing all quantity surveying, commercial, and cost management activities related to Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecommunication (ME&I) works. The role includes preparation of quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), evaluation of contractor claims and variations, preparation of work orders, cost estimation, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Development
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Develop and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom works.
- Verify material quantities for estimation, procurement and tendering purposes.
- Ensure BOQs comply with project specifications, client standards, and contractual requirements.
- Cost Estimation & Work Orders
- Prepare cost estimates and pricing for new projects, work orders, and additional scope.
- Develop work order cost breakdowns and supporting commercial documentation.
- Prepare engineer’s estimates and benchmark project costs.
- Support budget preparation and cost forecasting.
- Claims & Variation Evaluation
- Evaluate contractor variation orders (VOs), change requests, and contractual claims.
- Assess entitlement, quantity, rates, and supporting documentation.
- Review Extension of Time (EOT)-related commercial impacts.
- Prepare commercial evaluation reports and recommendations for management approval.
- Tendering & Commercial Support
- Prepare tender BOQs and pricing schedules.
- Prepare Method of Measurements.
- Review subcontractor quotations and recommend award.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (RICS, MRICS, CQS, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Experience Minimum 15 years of experience in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
- Experience in ME&I construction methods, sequencing, and site execution is a strong advantage.
- Proven experience in Oil & Gas, Power, Infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM projects.
- Extensive experience in ME&I quantity take-offs and BOQ preparation.
- Strong experience in evaluating contractor claims, variation orders, and work orders.
- Experience in contract administration under FIDIC or similar international contract forms.
Technical Skills
- Quantity Take-Off and Measurement
- BOQ Preparation and Verification
- Work Order Development
- Claims and Variation Evaluation
- Cost Estimation
- Contract Administration
- Tender Evaluation
- Rate Analysis
- Commercial Reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD and quantity take-off software
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 and SAP is an advantage
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and commercial skills
- Excellent understanding of ME&I construction practices
- Sound contractual and negotiation skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
K — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. K brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE K Values:
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive…
Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (ME&I
Company: KBR, Inc
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Category: