Project Surveyor Graduate

The Project / Quantity Surveyor will lead key elements of the site-based post-contract delivery of our cost management activities having daily interaction with the rest of the AECOM site supervision team. They will be expected to work well as part of a team and autonomously and know when to reach back to the office / line manager for additional support.

Job Duties

• To achieve the highest standards of professional competence and to demonstrate this ability in all dealings with clients and professional contacts, reinforcing the profile of the firm.
• Ability to integrate with key members of the design team and Client team.
• Assist in evaluating claims.
• Preparation of financial updates and monthly cost reports.
• Assesses and value progress payments and change requests.
• Review and compare scopes of work, production rates, and cost data.
• Preparation of earned value reports.
• Prepare, review, and update cash-flows.
• Estimate variation orders for Contractors/Subcontractors.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations and change orders in liaison with the Contract Administrator, Design and Construction Teams.
• Evaluate and negotiate final accounts settlements.

Person Specification

• A dynamic, forward-thinking person with the skills to self-manage.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience with large scale projects.
• Experience in infrastructure and housing projects beneficial.
• Communication and formal English language skills are considered essential.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a QS or Engineering degree or similar equivalent.
• MRICS Preferable.

Desired Candidate Profile

• As a Project Surveyor, you play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the surveying aspects of construction and development projects. Your primary responsibilities involve ensuring that surveys are carried out accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with the project requirements, regulations, and quality standards. You work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure the integrity of survey data throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Specific Skills Required

• High level of literacy skills in English. Arabic speaking considered a benefit.
• Excellent working knowledge of industry best practices.
• To be part of our commercial team on an Infrastructure and housing 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.