Vacancy Overview

Description

Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be based on the next project award which at present is between a Mixed Use development worth 700 Million AED near Dubai Marina & a 1 Billion AED Residential award.

You will work alongside the P/D on site and be responsible for the commercial performance and profitability. This means letting sub-contracts, contractual administration, Cost Value Reports, handling claims both up and downstream whilst managing change when it occurs.

You will understand the key importance of record keeping, documentation and issuing notices as per the FIDIC contract.

Do you have the people skills to manage a team. Can you pick people up when they are low, can you light people spirits when needed. Can you deliver tough news to a client or sub-contractor but ensure they accept your next phone call. High emotional intelligence is key as everyone is under pressure here in this environment. Can you keep a calm, methodical and calculated approach to work ?

Can you spot a strategy or angle that others can’t. You will work in tandem with the Project Director and be his key confidant. As NSR Associates Placed the P/D to sit on this next award we know he is a class act with more importantly NO EGO!

This role is for someone looking to make a name for themselves and develop up the ladder as the Commercial Director will be retiring in 6-7 Years so succession planning is being discussed. The Commercial Director is 53 Years of Age and prides himself of being the oldest surveyor in the group. A title he will not relinquish so candidate applying need to have 10 Years Post Graduate experience but not 30+.

 

9 LIVE Projects in the UAE , examples below. All ranging from 400 – 1.5 Billion AED 

  • 400 No High End Villas for a Leading Developer  – Off Emirates Rd
  • 55 Storey High Rise Tower – DIFC
  • New Build Education Facility – Yas Island
  • Mixed Use Development – Palm Jumeriah

 

Main Contractor 

  • 50 Years  + successful trading
  • Reporting into the  European – Commercial Director
  • They have 2 awards pending in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and you will be flexible with travel to meet business needs

Requirements

  • 4 Years experience in the Middle East working as a SQS/ Lead Surveyor on site for a Main Contractor
  • Strong knowledge of local UAE supply chain and client
  • In-depth working knowledge of FIDIC contract. Possess a broad contract knowledge and awareness
  • Degree Educated BSc Quantity Surveying only – Western University
  • CV must show stability and loyalty as the client won’t entertain 5 Job moves in 10 Years
  • Understand its a 6 day working week on site and the challenges of working for a Main Contractor
  • Client looking to this person to start before the 1st of March 2025 LATEST 

 

Benefits :

  • Family Status  – Visa & Medical
  • Lump Sum Monthly Package range of 52-60,000 AED dependent upon experience
  • Discretionary Bonus

If you are interested in a change and ready to take an exciting career move then please share a WORD formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and clearly list what interest’s you in this role and why

Please note if you don’t follow the clear instruction you will be rejected from the process as an eye for detail in this post is critical.