Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Reports To: Quantity Surveyor
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive support to the Quantity Surveyor in all measurement, documentation, and administrative tasks, facilitating efficient commercial management of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in taking off quantities from drawings for subcontractor procurement and monthly valuations.
- Prepare drafts of subcontractor payment certificates and variation orders.
- Maintain and update key commercial registers: Subcontractor Commitments, Variation Order Register, Material on Site Register, etc.
- Collect, file, and organize all supporting documents for cost reports and claims (site records, delivery notes, approvals).
- Perform site measurements for verification of progress or variations.
- Assist in the preparation of cost data and comparison sheets for new procurement packages.
- Handle the day-to-day correspondence and documentation flow related to subcontractors and suppliers.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar support role within a contracting environment in the UAE.
- Good understanding of construction drawings and basic measurement principles.
- Proficient in MS Excel and AutoCAD for measurement.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
