Senior Quantity Surveyor

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**What this job involves**:
We are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor to join our team in RAK, providing expert technical and commercial support across all project phases. This role requires a qualified engineer with comprehensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, combined with strong commercial acumen to manage costs, contracts, and procurement activities from inception to completion.
**Note**: This role requires post-contract deployment in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) for approximately 50% of the time.
**What your day-to-day will look like**:
Pre-Contract Duties
Cost Planning & EstimationPrepare detailed MEP cost estimates and budgets for mechanical and electrical systems.
Develop cost models and benchmarking data for various building types and MEP installations.
Tender & Procurement ManagementPrepare comprehensive MEP tender documentation, specifications, and bills of quantities.
Evaluate and analyze MEP contractor submissions and technical proposals.
Technical AdvisoryReview MEP design proposals for constructability and cost implications.
Post-Contract Duties
Contract AdministrationAdminister MEP contracts and manage contractor relationships.
Attend site visits and project meetings in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) as required, with an expectation of being based on-site in RAK approximately 50% of the time during the post-contract phase.
Cost Control & ReportingMaintain detailed cost control systems for MEP works.
Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
Identify and report cost risks and opportunities.
Manage MEP project budgets and expenditure tracking.
**Desired or preferred experience and technical skills**:
CostX measurement software or similar
- Advanced proficiency in digital takeoff and measurement.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and project management software.
Familiarity with BIM software and MEP modeling tools.
Experience with cost databases and benchmarking tools.
**Required Skills and Experience**:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 10-12 years of quantity surveying experience with a focus on MEP systems.
Minimum 3 years in a senior QS role managing complex MEP projects.
Demonstrated experience in both pre-contract and post-contract activities.
Experience with projects valued at AED500m+ with significant MEP components.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.