Quantity Surveyor (Post-Contract)

We are looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor – Post-Contract who will be responsible for post-contract commercial management, payment certification, variation and change order evaluation, cost control, and contract close-out for our client based in Dubai – which is one of the largest companies in the region.This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable.The role sits within the Commercial Department and reports directly to the Associate Director of ContractsWe are looking for a passionate Quantity Surveyor – Post-Contract with experience in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects after contract award. You should also have hands-on experience in reviewing payment applications, preparing interim and final payment certificates, evaluating variations and change orders, monitoring contractual securities and insurances, and supporting claims assessment and contract close-out.Key responsibilities:Review contractor payment applications and prepare interim and final payment certificates in accordance with contractual terms and project requirements.Validate changes and evaluate, negotiate and agree on variations and change orders, ensuring appropriate contractual and commercial justification.Manage the change control process, including Requests for Change (RFCs), Employer Instructions and Variation Orders.Evaluate and finalise new rates through rate analysis, benchmarking and commercial assessment.Maintain and update payment, variation, change order and claims trackers to ensure accurate commercial records and reporting.Review and monitor Advance Payment Guarantees, Performance Guarantees/Securities and other contractual bonds, ensuring their validity, value and compliance with contractual requirements.Monitor contractual insurance policies to ensure continued validity, adequate coverage and compliance with project requirements.Verify advance payment recovery, retention and other contractual deductions in accordance with the contract.Support the commercial assessment of claims and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, including evaluating associated cost implications.Prepare and review cost reports, accruals, cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments to support project cost control.Prepare and finalise Statements of Final Accounts, reconciling variations, claims, retention and outstanding commercial matters.Support contract close-out activities, including monitoring the Taking-Over Certificate (TOC), Defects Liability Certificate (DLC), Performance Certificate, warranties and the release or closure of contractual securities.Manage contractual correspondence and ensure compliance with delegated authority (DOA), internal approval processes and supporting documentation requirements.Knowledge, skills & experience:A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.4–6 years of overall experience in Quantity Surveying, including a minimum of 2 years of hands-on post-contract QS or contract administration experience.Proven experience reviewing payment applications and preparing interim and final payment certificates.Practical experience evaluating variations, change orders, new rates and contractual changes.Sound understanding of construction contract administration, change management procedures and contractual correspondence.Experience monitoring advance payment guarantees, performance securities, contractual bonds and insurance policies.Knowledge of advance payment recovery, retention, contractual deductions and final account reconciliation.Basic experience in claims evaluation and the commercial assessment of EOT submissions.Experience preparing cost reports, accruals, cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reports.Understanding of contract close-out procedures, including completion certificates, warranties and release of securities.Strong analytical, numerical, documentation and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to maintain accurate commercial records and ensure compliance with contractual and internal approval requirements.Availability:Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail and explain the potential next steps.