Job Requisition ID: 165897
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the role
The Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) will be responsible for providing comprehensive cost management services, including estimating, measurement, and evaluation of variations. The role includes overseeing the selection and appointment of Consultants and Contractors, processing payments, and administering agreements and contracts within approved financial limits.
What you will do
- Design Analysis & Cost Estimation: Analyse design stages and prepare detailed cost estimates at various stages, including Pre-Concept, Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design.
- Bill of Quantities: Prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities to support project cost planning and execution.
- Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management: Support the line manager in delivering Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management services for multiple projects or large-scale developments.
- Procurement Advisory: Advise the AFGRE team and clients on procurement strategies for projects and consultancy services, ensuring alignment with time, quality, and cost objectives within the development plan.
- Commercial Guidance: Provide commercial advice to mitigate risks, optimize project value, and maximize return on investment for developments.
- Feasibility Studies & Benchmarking: Assist in preparing project feasibility studies and presentations, including the collation and analysis of cost data and benchmarking.
- Cost & Budget Reporting: Monitor, evaluate, and report on project costs, budgets, and associated risks/opportunities.
- Pre- and Post-Contract Services: Deliver pre- and post-contract Quantity Surveying services, including cost estimating, monthly valuations, cost reviews, budget forecasts, value engineering, claims analysis, variation assessments, and final account settlements.
- Insurance Monitoring: Ensure that project insurance policies (e.g., Professional Indemnity, Contractors All Risk, Third Party) are in place and maintained for construction works.
- Contractor & Consultant Prequalification: Conduct prequalification processes for Contractors and Consultants.
- Tendering & Evaluation: Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiate agreements, evaluate tenders, and provide recommendations for the selection of Contractors and Consultants.
- Contract Administration: Administer contracts post-award for both Contractors and Consultants, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Payment Management: Prepare and issue payment certificates for Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers in line with project progress and contractual terms.
- Progress Monitoring: Attend project meetings, monitor project progress, and identify Quantity Surveying and commercial issues requiring attention.
- Communication & Coordination: Ensure continuous communication with the Project Management Team to highlight and resolve pertinent QS and commercial matters.
- Contract Management: Utilize standard form contracts in consultation with Group Legal to produce agreements for Consultants, Contractors, and Purchases.
- Compliance & Approvals: Adhere to AFGRE processes and forms, ensuring internal approvals are obtained as per group policies and the Delegation of Authority framework.
Required Skills to be successful
- Minimum 10+ years of experience working with Main Contractor/Developer/PQS on a diverse range of large-scale projects.
- Extensive expertise in cost planning/estimation, procurement, variation evaluation and processing payments and administering agreements & contracts.
- Experience in generating accurate cost/budget/cash flow, and other pertinent reports.
What equips you for the role
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Economics/Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
- Professional qualification (MRICS, MCIOB) a preference but not a necessity.
- Experience in Infrastructure, Retail, Residential, Commercial, High Rise, Hospitality construction experience is essential.
About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.
