Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor Full-time State/Province: Dubai Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Operating Group: International Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description • Normally receives little instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. • Conducts surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and human-made structures on the earth's surface, underground, and underwater, using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments. • Operates and manages land-information computer systems, performs tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports. • Reviews information from survey teams regarding measurement of distances, directions, angles between points and elevation of points, lines, and contours on, above, and below the earth’s surface. • Researches legal records, looks for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyzes the data to determine the location of boundary lines. • Records the results of surveys, verifies the accuracy of data, and prepares plots, maps, and reports. • An experienced professional with full understanding of area of specialization. • Works on problems of diverse scope. Qualifications Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent Minimum 7 years of experience in quantity surveying for infrastructure projects Experience in roads and infrastructure projects Specific Skills Required High level of literacy skills in English. Arabic speaking considered a benefit. Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices To lead our commercial team on a major Infrastructure project Knowledge of cost and contract management techniques, budget management and change control Ability to present confidently Ability to act with discretion and safeguarding confidentiality of project data. Computer Literate, with specific experience in Cost Management software programs Person Specification (Personality Attributes) A dynamic, forward thinking person with the skills to self manage and manage others Presentable and personable, this individual will be a team player and comfortable with working in a large team and dynamic environment. Build successful working relationships with internal departments Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities for the timely completion of work. High level of professionalism, initiative and creativity. Problem solving/lateral thinking skills. Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM