Quantity Surveying Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.

Job Summary

You will play a critical role in supporting project delivery, managing risks, overseeing commercial teams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage complex infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quantity surveying and commercial activities across multiple infrastructure projects
• Manage budgeting, cost planning, forecasting, and financial control processes
• Oversee contract administration, including valuations, variations, claims, and dispute resolution
• Ensure commercial compliance with contract terms and project requirements
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and subcontractor management plans

• Monitor and manage commercial performance across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and timelines
• Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Support operational teams with commercial guidance and decision-making

• Lead, mentor, and develop Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development support to team members

• Prepare and present detailed commercial and financial reports to senior management
• Deliver accurate cost/value reconciliations, forecasting, and KPI reporting
• Ensure timely reporting aligned with company and project objectives

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships across all project stakeholders
• Lead commercial meetings, negotiations, and contractual discussions confidently

• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, company policies, and UAE regulations
• Maintain strict control over project deliverables, deadlines, and reporting timelines
• Promote industry best practices in commercial management and governance

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience within infrastructure projects in the UAE or GCC
• Proven experience managing multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously
• Strong expertise in commercial reporting, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting
• In-depth knowledge of FIDIC contracts and contract administration
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented professional
• Ability to work under pressure and manage strict deadlines effectively

• Commercial acumen and analytical thinking
• Leadership and people management
• Contractual and financial management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Time management and accountability