Role Summary

As a Fit-Out Engineer – QS & Contracts, you will be responsible for managing quantity surveying, commercial, subcontract administration, and contract-related activities for fit-out and interior construction projects in Dubai.

The role requires strong experience in quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, costing, subcontractor management, variations, claims, interim payments, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.

Line & Staff Relations

This role reports to the Commercial Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager and coordinates with:

• Project Managers and construction teams
• Engineering, QS, commercial, and planning teams
• Site Engineers, Architects, Consultants, and subcontractors
• Procurement and Finance teams
• Suppliers, vendors, and specialist fit-out contractors
• QA/QC and HSE teams

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

• Prepare BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents based on drawings and specifications.
• Take off quantities for civil, architectural, MEP, joinery, ceilings, flooring, partitions, painting, and other fit-out works.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to identify scope, exclusions, and inclusions.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and prepare cost and commercial reports.
• Conduct site measurements and verify completed works, quantities, and material usage.

Subcontract & Commercial Management

• Prepare, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Prepare commercial comparison statements and support subcontractor selection and negotiations.
• Assist with subcontract agreements, work orders, POs, and commercial documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with agreed scope, specifications, programme, milestones, and contract conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, POs, invoices, payments, variations, claims, and correspondence.

Variations, Claims & Contract Administration

• Review and evaluate variations, change orders, additional works, omissions, and contractual entitlements.
• Prepare and manage variation claims, EOT claims, contractual notices, and commercial correspondence.
• Review interim payment applications and verify subcontractor measurements and supporting documents.
• Maintain variation registers, claims registers, contract trackers, and commercial risk registers.
• Track retention, advance payments, performance bonds, warranties, insurance, notice periods, and contractual deadlines.
• Assist with resolving commercial and contractual issues and subcontractor disputes.
• Support final accounts, contract close-out, and project handover.

Technical & Project Coordination

• Review architectural, civil, and MEP drawings to understand project scope and quantities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Architects, Consultants, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Support procurement and project teams with technical and commercial evaluations.
• Ensure commercial activities are aligned with project specifications, programme, and contractual requirements.

Profile Specifications – Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, contract administration, or fit-out contracting.
• Strong experience in interior fit-out / interior contracting is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, costing, variations, claims, interim payments, and final accounts.
• Experience in subcontractor management, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• UAE construction experience is preferred.
• Experience with large-scale fit-out, commercial, hospitality, residential, infrastructure, airport, or major development projects will be an advantage.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Memberships & Certifications

• Professional QS / commercial certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and UAE construction contract practices is an advantage.

Knowledge

• Quantity surveying and cost management.
• BOQ preparation and quantity take-off.
• Fit-out construction methods and materials.
• Subcontract administration and commercial management.
• Variations, claims, EOT, and contractual notices.
• Interim payments and final accounts.
• Subcontractor and supplier management.
• UAE construction practices and contractual requirements.
• FIDIC principles and contract administration.

Software Skills

• MS Excel – Mandatory
• AutoCAD
• MS Word & PowerPoint
• ERP / QS / commercial management software
• Document control and procurement tracking systems

Soft Skills

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial and contractual activities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proactive approach to resolving commercial and subcontractor-related issues.